Hollywood pays heartfelt tributes to late Academy Award winner Philip Seymour Hoffman

On Sunday, February 2, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’s Plutarch Heavensbee, Philip Seymour Hoffman, was found dead due to drug overdose, as reported earlier. He was popular among his co-stars and fans for his charming personality and excellent acting prowess. After his death news spread out, condolences and tributes from the entire film fraternity came pouring in.

Ghost Town actor Ricky Gervais is shattered, "Such shocking & sad news. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest actors of a generation and a sweet, funny & humble man." Sex and the City 2 actress Megan Boone recalled, "Philip Seymour Hoffman was the first actor I met after leaving home. His friendship at that time meant more to my life than he ever knew." Thor: The Dark World’s Tom “Loki” Hiddleston is also quite upset, "Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is so unbearably sad." American Horror Story: Murder House actor Joshua Malina remembered, "R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greats. I did a reading of a movie w him way back when. Couldn't have been nicer." Smashed actor Aaron Paul also shared his misery saying, "We lost one of the greats today. Philip Seymour Hoffman RIP my friend. You will be missed always and forever." Rosemary's Baby’s Golden Globe nominated actress Mia Farrow wished, "Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman. We who marveled at each of your performances, are grateful and very very sad."

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen actor Tom Mison posted with a shock, "Oh no. What a devastating loss. Philip Seymour Hoffman led the way with integrity and skill. Always improving himself and inspiring others." Actress-comedian-television host Ellen DeGeneres said, "Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant, talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart goes out to his loved ones." Among other celebrities chef-author Anthony Bourdain posted, "'I wish that I'd sail the darkened seas On a great big clipper ship.' RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. A great artist." Director-screenwriter David Morrissey cited, "Shocked and saddened by the news of Philip Seymour Hoffman. A great artist gone way too soon, RIP." The Golden Globes issued a statement saying, "Rest in Peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman. You'll always be remembered as one of the greatest in your craft." A statement from the Labyrinth Theater Company said, "We are heartbroken by the loss of our beloved friend, Company Member, and former Artistic Director, Philip Seymour Hoffman. His contributions to the Labyrinth family as an artist and mentor are immeasurable. We join everyone in mourning the passing of one of the great lights of our generation."