Philip Seymour Hoffman’s sudden death has shocked Hollywood with numerous stars taking to twitter to voice their grief and sympathy.
The 46-year-old actor, [who died of a reported drug overdose in his New York apartment, has been remembered as a brilliant and talented actor.
George Clooney kept his statement heartfelt but brief. “There are no words,” he said. “It’s just terrible.” George directed and starred with Philip in The Ides of March.
And he wasn’t the only one, as numerous other stars shared an outpuring of love and respect for the actor, including those who knew him and those who didn’t.
Ellen Degeneres: “Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant, talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart goes out to his loved ones.”
Vanessa Hudgens: “Wow. Philip Seymour Hoffman, My heart hurts to lose him. SUCH a talented man. Truly, One of a kind. He will be so very missed. RIP”.
Mia Farrow: “OH NO!!!!! Philip Seymour Hoffman has died. A truly kind, wonderful man and one of our greatest actors – ever”.
Mandy Moore: “Goodness. I never met Philip Seymour Hoffman but he sure was one of the greats. Condolences to his loved ones and all who admired his art.”
Lena Dunham: “Beautiful beautiful man. We have lost so much joy to something so joyless. RIP PSH.”
Sarah Michelle Geller: “It is always sad to lose someone, esp too soon. Addiction is a heartbreaking disease. My thoughts and prayers to his Family.”
Justin Timberlake: “Just hearing about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Devastating. What an amazingly gifted actor. RIP.”
Russell Brand: “Love and prayers for Philip Seymour Hoffman’s family. Addiction kills, I hope all who need it have access to abstinence based recovery.”
Ricky Gervais: “Such shocking & sad news. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest actors of a generation and a sweet, funny & humble man.”
