Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46, was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on Sunday.
Many stars took to Twitter to express their sadness over the sudden passing of the Oscar-winning actor, who was found with a needle still in his arm at the time of his death.
Here’s what they had to say:
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
Beautiful beautiful man. We have lost so much joy to something so joyless. RIP PSH.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) February 2, 2014
Blu 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, 2014
We 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, 2014
Shocked 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, 2014
heartbroken and shocked. what a true loss. rest in peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) February 2, 2014
Such 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, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman worked & lived with truth above all. I will desperately miss his talent. pic.twitter.com/gL5rFnK17U
— Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) February 2, 2014
This is an awful day. Rest In Peace Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet) February 2, 2014
My heart goes out to Philip Seymour Hoffman, his family and friends. Such a sad end to such a talented man. I’m thankful for his art. RIP
— Gabourey Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) February 2, 2014
I am so heartbroken over the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman. He will be missed.
— Betsy Brandt (@betsy_brandt) February 2, 2014
I see that it’s not a hoax PSH is deadðŸËªcondolences to his family… .Damn
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) February 2, 2014
“Sometimes I absolutely hate this job.” — The Grim Reaper, when Philip Seymour Hoffman’s name showed up on his list.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman gone so young. Such a tragic loss. Such a creative force. What an actor… Rest in peace.
— Tony Goldwyn (@tonygoldwyn) February 2, 2014
Tragic day. Thoughts and prayers with loved ones of the incomparable #PhilipSeymourHoffman
— Taylor Schilling (@TaySchilling) February 2, 2014
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
— Vanessa Hudgens (@VanessaHudgens) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman dead at 46 of drug overdose. Wow…Brilliant actor. God Bless his family.
— Wayne Brady (@waynebrady) February 2, 2014
Simply rotten news about Philip Seymour Hoffman. Stunning actor, and by all accounts a wonderful man. Thoughts are with his loved ones.
— Jamie Dornan (@JamieDornan1) February 2, 2014
My heart is broken, my mind is racing. My idol has died and I am so confused and sad by this tragic loss. RIP #philipseymourhoffman
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) February 2, 2014
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