Philip Seymour Hoffman Dies at 46; Showtime Releases Statement

Philip Seymour Hoffman, a one-time Oscar winner and multiple-time Oscar nominee, was found dead today in the bathroom of his New York City apartment.

He was 46 years old.

Multiple reports confirm that Hoffman was discovered with a needle in his arm and drugs (believe to be heroin) nearby. He had spent 10 days in rehab for heroin abuse in May.

Best known for big screen roles (he was in the middle of shooting The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 when this tragedy occurred), Hoffman was also slated to star on Showtime's Happyish.

The actor was set to portray an advertising executive who is sent adrift when his is taken over, with the network describing the tragedy as a “blistering attack on our youth-obsessed culture and a darkly comic examination of what it means to matter. Or matter not.”

In response to the star's passing, Showtime has released a statement that reads:

“Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of our generation’s finest and most brilliant actors. He was also a gifted comedic talent. It was a great privilege and pleasure to work with him and we are all absolutely devastated by this sudden loss. Our thoughts go out to his family at this very difficult time.”

Hoffman is survived by his partner, Mimi O’Donnell, and their three children, daughters Willa and Tallulah, and son Cooper.

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