Philip Seymour Hoffman Found Dead -- Dies of Apparent Overdose

[Jacie Estes]

There is a heroin on the streets that is deadly; it is called Theraflu. It is a shame that he is gone, he was a talented man.

Heroin-fentanyl mix plaguing many states

Over the past year Maryland, New York and Ohio have all experienced outbreaks of overdoses from the often-fatal mixture.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/local/c...eroin-bust/stories/201401310142#ixzz2sC8LClfc


Authorities say the killer dope is spiked with the powerful narcotic, fentanyl, and is being sold in baggies stamped with the word "Theraflu."

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nat...sburgh-region-article-1.1592480#ixzz2sC82QHpp

 

[Starry Night]

Oscar winning actor found dead in New York

http://abcnews.go.com/US/philip-seymour-hoffman-dead-46/story?id=22335771

 

[fran]

What a shame and tragic loss.

Prayers to Mr. Hoffman's family and friends.

:rose:
fran

 

[matou]

Matthew Keys ‏@MatthewKeysLive 53s
CNN's @ShimonPro: Philip Seymour Hoffman's body still inside New York apartment.

 

[BunnyHop]

There is a heroin on the streets that is deadly; it is called Theraflu. It is a shame that he is gone, he was a talented man.

Heroin-fentanyl mix plaguing many states

Over the past year Maryland, New York and Ohio have all experienced outbreaks of overdoses from the often-fatal mixture.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/local/c...eroin-bust/stories/201401310142#ixzz2sC8LClfc


Authorities say the killer dope is spiked with the powerful narcotic, fentanyl, and is being sold in baggies stamped with the word "Theraflu."

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nat...sburgh-region-article-1.1592480#ixzz2sC82QHpp

Heroin is an epidemic, most don't want to believe or hear it.
It's cheap. We had (2) 20 year old's die this past week. :banghead:

 

[Elley Mae]

Damn! When will they frickin' get it?

He knew, or so it seems.

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"I have so much empathy for these young actors that are 19 and all of a sudden they're beautiful and famous and rich," he said in the interview. "I'm like, 'Oh my God, I'd be dead."'

http://abcnews.go.com/US/philip-seymour-hoffman-dead-46/story?id=22335771

 

[LunaticFringe]

He was only 46.Bless his heart.I loved him in Capote.

 

[Softail]

He knew, or so it seems.

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"I have so much empathy for these young actors that are 19 and all of a sudden they're beautiful and famous and rich," he said in the interview. "I'm like, 'Oh my God, I'd be dead."'

http://abcnews.go.com/US/philip-seymour-hoffman-dead-46/story?id=22335771

From the link:

Hoffman is succeeded by his girlfriend, costume designer Mimi O'Donnell, their son, Cooper and two daughters, Tallulah and Willa.

From articles I've read, he seemed to be alone. Thank goodness his poor kids didn't find him with the needle in his arm.

 

[Starry Night]

He was only 46.Bless his heart.I loved him in Capote.

I loved ALL his movies....he was a brilliant actor.

 

[Treelights]

This makes me so sad!!
He had such talent, too.
I am at a loss for words right now......
God Bless You and RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman.
You left us too soon!!!

 

[gogrannypop]

I am absolutely heartbroken over this. RIP

 

[AlwaysShocked]

I too have always liked him very much as an actor. And I was quite shocked to read that he was found dead in his bathroom with the needle still in his arm and a packet of heroin nearby.

Good Lord, this man had three small children! How very sad that with all his success in life he succumbed (once again, apparently) to addiction.

I'm wondering if he somehow got hold of some of the "killer heroin" that has killed over a dozen addicts in Western Pennsylvania over the past week? In any case, such a shame. So sad that three children will grow up without a father.

 

[Leilei]

I am so incredibly heartbroken over this. No words, just sadness.

 

[neverletgo]

Some Twitter celebrity reactions to Hoffman's passing:

Dear 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, 2014


Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman. You were one of the best. You're gone way too soon. #RIPPhilipSeymourHoffman
— Joel McHale (@joelmchale) February 2, 2014


I'd have watched Philip Seymour Hoffman in anything. Absolutely anything. RIP.
— Charlie Brooker (@charltonbrooker) February 2, 2014


I'm so gutted. Phil made it look effortless. He was a true gent. I was honoured to have watched him work.
— Nick Frost (@nickjfrost) February 2, 2014


Oh man, so sad. What a great loss. What a phenomenal talent. http://t.co/sO1m1KPUra
— colin meloy (@colinmeloy) February 2, 2014


Oh no, I’ve just heard the news of the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. What a blow to the industry & most of all of course to his family…
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) February 2, 2014


Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is so unbearably sad.
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) February 2, 2014


The lessons n love shared w this man I'll carry til my end of days, can't believe it, love you… http://t.co/8tLNMVhroW
— Clifton Collins Jr. (@ccollinsjr) February 2, 2014


PSH - 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, 2014


Such sad news... One of the best actors ever... My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones..
— Julie Benz (@juliebenz) February 2, 2014


Addiction is real. It is a real & vicious disease. It rips beauty from the world. Please, if you suffer, ask for help. You're not alone.
— Martha Plimpton (@MarthaPlimpton) February 2, 2014


Every single person in my timeline who says addiction is a choice gets the block. There's no room 4 that kind of ignorance. Not interested.
— Martha Plimpton (@MarthaPlimpton) February 2, 2014


A giant talent touched by fire. Philip Seymour Hoffman.
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) February 2, 2014


Don't do drugs.......
— Ashley Benson (@AshBenzo) February 2, 2014


... Today is a reminder of why I'm seven years clean and sober. Scary ****.
— devon sawa (@DevonESawa) February 2, 2014


Words 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, 2014


Just hearing about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Devastating. What an amazingly gifted actor. RIP
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) February 2, 2014


R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest, kindest actors who ever lived.
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) February 2, 2014


Philip Seymour Hoffman. Unbearably, shockingly, deeply sad. Words fail to describe his life and our loss.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) February 2, 2014

 

[BunnyHop]

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[neverletgo]

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[hambirg]

No!

He was one of my favorites. . . such a brilliant actor.

So tragic. Heroine and three young children that will have to grow up without their dad now.

 

[Snoods]

I'm shocked! I'd never heard he had a drug problem. What an amazing actor. I remember when I saw him in Twister I knew he was going to be huge.
RIP.

 

[lost indie]

I am heartbroken. He was my favorite actor.

I don't think "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" was huge but it is one of my favorite of his movies. "Doubt" and "Capote" as well.....

RIP....

 

[Snoods]

I am heartbroken. He was my favorite actor.

I don't think "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" was huge but it is one of my favorite of his movies. "Doubt" and "Capote" as well.....

RIP....

Me as well ; I've never seen Capote, I think I'm going to watch it now. I'm so sad.

He'd been 23 years clean before falling off the wagon in 2012. It just goes to show you how powerful the lure of drugs can be, doesn't it? I'm a recovering addict (pills were my drug of choice) 15 years clean, and I catch myself saying "I used to be an addict" but you can never say "used to be". I'm always in recovery. I'd be lying if I said didn't think about popping a pill every once in a while even today. I was recently prescribed a codeine cough syrup and turned it down. I just can't go there.

ETA: Ugh, sorry to make it all about me. My condolences to his family and all of those close to him. Three kids without a dad now. And such a tragic blow to the film industry. He will be missed by so many.