Philip Seymour Hoffman: Dead After Apparent Overdose; Country Music Community Reacts
Today, Hollywood lost one of the greats, actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Hoffman was an acclaimed actor, known for his roles on stage and screen. He was found dead in a New York City apartment by an assistant.
Law enforcement is currently investigating the death, but its suspected that he died of an apparent overdose.
Hoffman struggled with addiction over the years. According to TMZ, he entered rehab back in may of 2013 for his addiction to heroin as a preventative measure before getting close to a major relapse. Hoffman had been clean for 23 years before his relapse in 2012.
The acclaimed actor earned an Oscar for his role in 2005’s “Capote,” as well as nominations in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role in films “The Master,” “Doubt” and “Charlie Wilson’s War.”
Following the news of his death, the country music community took to Twitter to express their condolences…
Just heard about Philip Seymour Hoffman. That’s incredibly sad for his family and friends. He was such a talented man. Such a shame.
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) February 2, 2014
RIP Phillip Seymour Hoffman. So sad.
— James Otto (@jamesotto) February 2, 2014
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. You were one of my favs. Your work will live on much longer than you could have ever dreamed possible.
— Randy Rogers Band (@rrbchoir) February 2, 2014
Wow. What a loss. So sad. Rest in peace.
— Jana Kramer (@kramergirl) February 2, 2014
Ahhh man, so sad about Philip Seymour Hoffman. He will be missed. What a talent. #rip — Jerrod Niemann (@jrodfromoz) February 2, 2014
So sad to hear the news of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Such a great & talented man. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. — Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) February 2, 2014
I’m so sad to hear Phillip Seymour Hoffman is gone. He was one of my absolute favorites! R.I.P.
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) February 2, 2014
Addiction can… and likely will back it’s victims into the darkest of corners. #PowerfulDisease
— Chely Wright (@chelywright) February 2, 2014
Saddened to hear of the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman. What an amazing talent. He really made you… http://t.co/2ac8QoVZA1 — Jason M. Carroll (@JMCOfficial) February 2, 2014
I was a big fan of Phillip Seymour Hoffman, so sad. Loved the movies he was in. — Joel Crouse (@JoelCrouse) February 2, 2014
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. Such a tragedy. ????
— Katie Armiger (@katiearmiger) February 2, 2014
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. Such horrible news.
— Cassadee Pope (@CassadeePope) February 2, 2014
Tearing up. So much incredible work and so much artistic greatness cut short. RIP Phillip.
— Joshua Scott Jones (@JoshScottJones) February 2, 2014
Really sad Philip Seymour Hoffman is gone. Addiction is a very sad, powerful thing… He was a brilliantly talented artist..
— Jay DeMarcus (@JayDeMarcus) February 2, 2014
