Hollywood Reacts to the Death of Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation, a fact that is sadly confirmed by the outpouring of responses from his peers and admirers in the entertainment community in the wake of his death. After the news broke, they took (where else?) to Twitter to express their thoughts, which range from denial to sadness, and, of source, sympathy to problems with addiction.
It is as clear as it ever was that Hoffman's work had a profound and lasting effect.
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
Just hearing about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Devastating. What an amazingly gifted actor. RIP
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) February 2, 2014
So increadibly sad to hear one of my favorite actors has passed. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) February 2, 2014
Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman. We who marveled at each of your performances, are grateful and very very sad. http://t.co/XcbJG6CAUY
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) February 2, 2014
In the fun and games of the day- let's please take a pause- and acknowledge the life of Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Truly sad news today.
— Brian Baumgartner (@BBBaumgartner) February 2, 2014
It looks like addiction took another great person. It doesn't have to happen. Sometimes there are miracles. RIP Phillip Seymour Hoffman
— Lea Thompson (@LeaKThompson) February 2, 2014
PSH was one of the most wonderful people I ever knew. Please take away from this horror to get help if you need it.
— Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) February 2, 2014
WTF!!!!philip-seymour-hoffman-found-dead-in-his-apartment, a truly great actor... Gone.. I hope someone says hey whoop it's a hoax.. R.I.P
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) February 2, 2014
Very sad to read of Philip Seymour Hoffman's passing. Keeping his family & friends in my thoughts.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) 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
Such shocking & sad news. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest actors of a generation and a sweet, funny & humble man.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 2, 2014
Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman. You were one of the best. You're gone way too soon. #RIPPhilipSeymourHoffman
— Joel McHale (@joelmchale) February 2, 2014
R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greats of his generation.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) February 2, 2014
Dear Philip, a beautiful beautiful soul. For the most sensitive among us the noise can be too much. Bless your heart. ;^{
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) February 2, 2014
Phillip Seymour Hoffman please find peace
— Artie Lange (@ArtieQuitter) February 2, 2014
Phillip Seymour Hoffman worked & lived with truth above all. I will desperately miss his talent. pic.twitter.com/gL5rFnK17U
— Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant, talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart goes out to his loved ones.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 2, 2014
Shit.
— Garry Shandling (@GarryShandling) February 2, 2014
[image of Hoffman in Magnolia via Getty]
