Saturday 8 February 2014

Family & close friends weep as Philip Seymour Hoffman is laid to rest.

 The casket of Philip Seymour Hoffman leaves the Church of St Ignatius in Manhattan on Friday as family and friends mourned the loss of the talented actor

Philip Seymour Hoffman, who fiercely protected his private life, was mourned behind closed doors today in an emotional farewell from his close-knit family and loyal Hollywood friends.
A private funeral for the Oscar-winning actor was held for 400 people at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, on a bright but bitterly cold day in Manhattan.
The actor's partner of 15 years Mimi O'Donnell looked devastated as she pulled her three children Cooper, 10, Tallulah, 7 and Willa, 5, close while they watched Hoffman's casket being carried in the church around midday. 
Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, Joaquin Phoenix, Ethan Hawke, Diane Keaton, Amy Adams and Cate Blanchett among the stars in attendance
See some heartrending pictures from the funeral:
 
The funeral procession of Philip Seymour Hoffman enters the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in Manhattan on Friday for private ceremony in front of 400 family and close friendsMimi O'Donnell puts a protective arm around her son as they arrive for the funeral on Friday
The devastated family of Philip Seymour Hoffman including his longtime partner Mimi O'Donnell and three children Cooper (right), Tallulah (center) and Willa (left) leave the funeral Mass on Friday at St Ignatius Church, ManhattanA grief-stricken Ms O'Donnell held her daughter Willa, five, and comforted her son, ten-year-old Cooper as they bid a sad goodbye to their dadMimi O'Donnell pulls her youngest daughter close as she looks on during the arrival of the casket at St IgnatiusHoffman's mother Marilyn O'Connor arrives for her son's funeral. The actor was extremely close to his mother to whom he dedicated his 2005 Oscar for CapoteA tearful Justin Long and actress Leslie Bibb leave the ceremony for Philip Seymour Hoffman following his death last SundayOscar winner Meryl Streep , who co-starred with Hoffman in Doubt, looked distraught as she arrived for the funeral on FridayCate Blanchett walks to the church for the funeral service for actor Philip Seymour Hoffman with her husband Australian screenwriter and director Andrew UptonActress Rosie Perez leaves Philip Seymour Hoffman's funeral in tearsBrian Dennehy looked drained as he left the Funeral Mass. The actor had starred with Hoffman in the play Long Day¿s Journey Into NightActress Marisa Tomei was somber as she walked into the church ceremony on Friday for Philip Seymour Hoffman's funeral. She starred with the late actor in the Ides of MarchSpike Lee waits outside prior to the funeral service for actor Philip Seymour Hoffman in ManhattanJulianne Moore who starred in several movies with Philip Seymour Hoffman, arrives at the church on the Upper East Side on FridayAshley Olsen leaves the funeral service shielding her eyes with sunglassesActress Cate Blanchett and her husband Andrew Upton look distraught as they leave the funeral of their close friendEthan Hawke and his wife Ryan looked downcast as they left service at the same time as Michelle Williams and Jake Gyllenhall (pictured to the rear)Actor Bobby Cannavale (left) and director Spike Lee, who worked with Hoffman during his illustrious career, looked somber leaving the churchActor Bobby Cannavale (left) and director Spike Lee, who worked with Hoffman during his illustrious career, looked somber leaving the churchPhilip Seymour Hoffman, pictured in January, died of a suspected heroin  overdose at the age of 46 at his home in the West Village on SundayMay he rest in peace.

4 comments:

  1. So heartbreaking RIP

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  2. Addiction of any kind is terrible cos it kills,drugs ve robbed these kids of their father,so sad

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  3. Drug and alcohol addiction is a real bitch! So sad,truly

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