Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his apartment in West Village in New York City after he failed to pick up his children from his ex- partner Mimi O’Donnell, Finding Hoffman was playwright David Katz and another person who were alerted by O’Donnell. When found, Hoffman had a syringe still in his left arm.
Hoffman leaves behind several unfinished projects. He had recently been working as head gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and had just finished filming The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I. Sources say that there were about seven filming days left on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. Sources say that they will likely write around him rather than hire a new writer to fill this role.
The family has released a statement saying, “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Phil and appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone. This is a tragic and sudden loss and we ask that you respect our privacy during this time of grieving.”
Police say that they have found over 50 envelopes of a substance believed to be heroin in his apartment, more than 20 used syringes, and prescription medicine including Clonidine hydrochloride, Buprenorphine, Vy vanse, hydroxyzine, and methocarbarnol. Athorities are still investigating whether Hoffman had a prescription for all these medicines.
Hoffman was respected by many who thought he might be one of the greatest character actors of all times for his roles in The Talented Mr. Ripley, The 25th Hour, and in Capote which earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2005.
Not only was Philip Seymour Hoffman a respected actor on the big screen, but he was also a respected live theater performer and director. He received two nominations for Drama Desk Award nominations as Outstanding Director of a Play. He received a Tony nomination every time he appeared on stage.
At Fairfield, Minnesota, High School, his alma mater, he was also remembered as a man who often returned to give his time to the school and students.
Hoffman’s funeral arrangements have not been released yet. Many believe that he will be buried near Rochester, Minnesota, where his mother retired Monroe County Family Court Judge Marilyn O’Connor resides. Hoffman leaves behind three children, his 11-year-old son, his eight-year-old daughter, and his six-year-old daughter.