Philip Seymour Hoffman dead of suspected heroin overdose at 46.

Oscar winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has been found dead in his Manhattan apartment after an apparent drugs overdose.
Hoffman, who was 46, won the Academy Award for Best actor for the 2005 film, Capote.
The American actor and father of three was found in his bathroom on Sunday morning on the 4th floor of his West Village Apartment according to law enforcement officials with a syringe still sticking out of his arm surrounded by bags of heroin.
'It’s pretty apparent that it was an overdose,' one official said. 'The syringe was in his arm.'

The news of the death of Hoffman comes just one day after representatives for the actor issued a statement denying he was dead after an internet hoax claimed the star had passed away on Saturday.
Hoffman admitted struggling with drug addiction in the past, and reportedly checked himself into rehab in May last year for heroin abuse after 23 years of being clean.

The family of the actor issued a statement to the media in the aftermath of his death to thank everyone for their support.
'We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Phil and appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone.
'This is a tagic and sudden loss and we ask that you respect our provacy during this time of grieving.
'Please keep Phil in your thoughts and prayers.'

The actor was also nominated for three Best Supporting Actor Oscars, for The Master, Doubt, and Charlie Wilson's War.
He most recently appeared in Hunger Games: Catching Fire alongside Jennifer Lawrence and sources at Lionsgate say his work as Plutarch Heavensbee was 'substantially complete' on Mockingjay: Part I.
Producers Lionsgate issues a statement to say, 'Philip Seymour Hoffman was a singular talent and one of the most gifted actors of our generation.
'We're very fortunate that he graced our Hunger Games family. Losing him in his prime is a tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Philip's family.'
He had seven days left of shooting and his death won't affect release date of the final two films.

 One of his last public appearances was the premiere of the film A Most Wanted Man at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, in this January 19, 2014(see pictures below)

 
In May, Hoffman reportedly told TMZ in May that he began taking heroin again after progressing from prescription pills and then ultimately snorting heroin.
He claimed that he only used heroin for a week before he realized he needed help and checked himself into a detox facility on the East Coast.
He spent 10 days receiving treatment and credited a 'great group of friends and family' for helping him recover.

 

He is survived by his children Tallulah Hoffman, Willa Hoffman, and his partner Mimi O'Donnell(left) while (right) Seymour Hoffman and Mimi O'Donnell with their son Cooper

So sad, he was a great actor and will be sorely missed. R.I.P