NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Though Philip Seymour Hoffman had struggled with drug addiction in the past, his death came as a surprise to his friends, co-stars and other stars who admired his work.
The 46-year-old actor, who starred in films like Capote, Almost Famous and Boogie Nights, was found dead in his New York City apartment on Sunday. Hoffman is survived by his longtime partner, Mimi, and three children.
Most recently, Hoffman played Plutarch Heavensbee in the latest Hunger Games installment, Catching Fire.
Wes Bentley, who preceded Hoffman as Hunger Games gamemaker, remembered his "unparalleled" ability.
My heart is broken. I am empty and incredibly sad. His integrity and precision were unparalleled. RIP PSH
— wes bentley (@realwesbentley) February 2, 2014PSH - I am genuinely shocked, saddened and speechless. A truly wonderful man, with a magical touch. My hero. Thoughts are with his family.
— Sam Claflin (@samclaflin) February 2, 2014We lost one of the greats today. Philip Seymour Hoffman RIP my friend. You will be missed always and forever.
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) February 2, 2014Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I'm feeling about the loss of an acting genius and friend.Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Courtney Love Cobain (@Courtney) February 2, 2014I am sad on so many levels about the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greats. Losing him this way is absolutely tragic.
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) February 2, 2014Very sad day! R.I.P. #PhillipSeymourHoffman
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) February 2, 2014RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman, you will always be remembered for your amazing work. Thank you for being the perfect Plutarch. We love you.
— Lea Michele (@msleasmichele) February 2, 2014Beautiful beautiful man. We have lost so much joy to something so joyless. RIP PSH.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) February 2, 2014Shocked to hear of Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s death. If you missed him as Willy Loman, you missed a Willy Loman for all time.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) February 2, 2014Unbelievable talent. The creative community has lost a true acting genius. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) February 2, 2014Such shocking, sad news - Philip Seymour Hoffman was a huge inspiration to me. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his family.
— Sean Hayes (@theseanhayes) February 2, 2014Saddened by Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic and untimely passing. Today New York mourns the loss of one of stage and screen's greats.
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) February 2, 2014Philip Seymour Hoffman. Unbearably, shockingly, deeply sad. Words fail to describe his life and our loss.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) February 2, 2014Blu day, Philip Seymour Hoffman od'd. Addiction comes fr trying to escape th pain of living. We all struggle with this but Drugs never help.
— Val Kilmer (@ValEKilmer) February 2, 2014Just hearing about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Devastating. What an amazingly gifted actor. RIP
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) February 2, 2014Dear Philip, a beautiful beautiful soul. For the most sensitive among us the noise can be too much. Bless your heart. ;^{
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) February 2, 2014Phillip Seymour Hoffman worked & lived with truth above all. I will desperately miss his talent. pic.twitter.com/gL5rFnK17U
— Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) February 2, 2014I have just heard about Phillip Seymour Hoffman, one of natures Gentlemen . Rest in peace . Love and respect.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) February 2, 2014Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is so unbearably sad.
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) February 2, 2014Love and prayers for Philip Seymour Hoffman's family. Addiction kills, I hope all who need it have access to abstinence based recovery.
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) February 2, 2014OH NO!!!!! Philip Seymour Hoffman has died. A truly kind, wonderful man and one of our greatest actors - ever
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) February 2, 2014
