Philip Seymour Hoffman dies at 46

Renowned Hollywood actor Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead on Sunday at a home in Greenwich Village. He was 46.

His death was apparently from drug overdose. Reportedly the police have found a syringe in his arm and a packet containing heroin.

Although he had a long history of drug addiction, but later he said that he had given up drugs and alcohol. Last year he went to a rehabilitation program for 10 days after a sudden encounter with drugs.

The popular the stage and screen actor won Oscar for his immortal portrayal of writer Truman Capote in “Capote”.

Some of his critically acclaimed movies are: Twister, Patch Adams, Magnolia, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain, Charlie Wilson’s War, Doubt, The Master, The Savages and Moneyball.

Hoffman made his directorial debut with the film Jack Goes Boating.

May god rest his soul in peace!

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