Monday, 3 February 2014

'He was a true genius': Gwyneth Paltrow joins the stars paying tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman after his shock death at the age of 46

Gwyneth Paltrow has led tributes to the actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman who was found dead on Sunday morning, following an apparent drug overdose.
The actress who starred with the 46-year-old Oscar winner in the 1999 drama The Talented Mr. Ripley posted a vintage snap of herself and actor Jude Law from behind the scenes of the film.
Gwyneth wrote: 'Ischia 1998, post dinner, post shooting...Philip was a true genius. #philipseymourhoffman.'
Paying tribute: On Sunday, actress Gwyneth Paltrow posted this picture of herself alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, a female friend and actor Jude Law from 1998
Paying tribute: On Sunday, actress Gwyneth Paltrow posted this picture of herself alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, a female friend and actor Jude Law from 1998


Farewell: Back in 1999, the Oscar winners co-starred in The Talented Mr. Ripley alongside Jude Law (R) and Matt Damon
Farewell: Back in 1999, the Oscar winners co-starred in The Talented Mr. Ripley alongside Jude Law (R) and Matt Damon

George Clooney, who directed and costarred in 2011's the Ides Of March with the Capote star, said, 'There are no words. It's just terrible,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Hoffman's Charlie Wilson's War costar Tom Hanks also opened up about the loss: 'This is a horrible day for those who worked ‎with Philip. He was a giant talent. Our hearts are open for his family.'
Julianne Moore appeared in three films alongside the beloved star - Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and The Big Lebowski.
RIP: The beloved 46-year-old Oscar winner died of an apparent overdose on Sunday
RIP: The beloved 46-year-old Oscar winner died of an apparent overdose on Sunday

'There are no words': The Capote star worked alongside George Clooney in 2011's The Ides of March
'There are no words': The Capote star worked alongside George Clooney in 2011's The Ides of March

'I feel so fortunate to have known and worked with the extraordinary Philip Seymour Hoffman, and am deeply saddened by his passing,' the 53-year-old actress told Entertainment Weekly.
'My thoughts and condolences are with his family.'
Oscar winner Jeff Bridges took to his Facebook page to pay tribute to his co-star in the Coen Brothers' cult classic The Big Lebowski in 1998.
'I am deeply saddened by his passing': Julianne Moore appeared in three films alongside the beloved star - Boogie Nights (pictured), Magnolia, and The Big Lebowski
'I am deeply saddened by his passing': Julianne Moore appeared in three films alongside the beloved star - Boogie Nights (pictured), Magnolia, and The Big Lebowski

'I'm so shocked': Jeff Bridges posted his condolences on his Facebook page
'I'm so shocked': Jeff Bridges posted his condolences on his Facebook page

The Dude is mourning: Back in 1988, the Oscar winners co-starred together in the Coen Brothers' cult classic The Big Lebowski
The Dude is mourning: Back in 1998, the Oscar winners co-starred together in the Coen Brothers' cult classic The Big Lebowski
The 64-year-old wrote: 'I'm so shocked, and so sad hearing of Philip Seymour Hoffman's death. I enjoyed playing with him on the Big Lebowski. He was such a wonderful guy, and so damn talented, a real treasure. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.'
Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul - who worked with the star on 2006's Mission: Impossible III - took to Twitter to express his sentiments: 'We lost one of the greats today. Philip Seymour Hoffman RIP my friend. You will be missed always and forever.'
Sam Claflin, who plays Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games, tweeted his shock at the death of his co-star: 'PSH - I am genuinely shocked, saddened and speechless. A truly wonderful man, with a magical touch. My hero. Thoughts are with his family.'
'You will be missed': Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul tweets about his friend

'my friend': The Hellion actor shared an image on Instagram
'You will be missed always and forever': Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul worked with the dearly departed star on 2006's Mission: Impossible III 
Back in 2005, Clifton Collins starred in Capote with the blond thespian and he posted an Instagram captioned: 'PSH was beyond magical in his skills.'
Comedian Patton Oswalt co-starred with Hoffman in Paul Thomas Anderson's 1999 drama Magnolia, and he found a humourous way to tribute him.
'"Sometimes I absolutely hate this job." - The Grim Reaper, when Philip Seymour Hoffman's name showed up on his list,' Oswalt tweeted.

Unfinished: The veteran actor, seen here as Plutarch Heavensbee in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, was working on the final installment of the trilogy at the time of his death
Unfinished: The veteran actor, seen here as Plutarch Heavensbee in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, was working on the final installment of the trilogy at the time of his death
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'I am genuinely shocked': Sam Claflin, who plays Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games, tweeted his shock at the death of his co-star
'I am genuinely shocked': Sam Claflin, who plays Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games, tweeted his shock at the death of his co-star

Clueless funnyman Donald Faison recalled his childhood memory of the fallen star: 'In the building I grew up in, one year for the summer Phillip Seymour Hoffman was my camp counselor. He was known as Phil to us kids. RIP'
Officials reported that Philip was found in the bathroom of his West Village apartment.
He reportedly had a syringe in his arm and was surrounded by bags of what is believed to be heroin.

Philip's Capote co-star Clifton Collins tweeted: 'PSH was beyond magical in his skills'
Philip's Capote co-star Clifton Collins tweeted: 'PSH was beyond magical in his skills'

Laughing through the grief: Comedian Patton Oswalt co-starred with Hoffman in Paul Thomas Anderson's 1999 drama Magnolia
Laughing through the grief: Comedian Patton Oswalt co-starred with Hoffman in Paul Thomas Anderson's 1999 drama Magnolia

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The Master actor had admitted to previous drug use and checked into rehab last year to deal with his issues.
The New York native is survived by longtime partner, costume designer Mimi O'Donnell.
The former couple had three children under the age of 11 - daughters Tallulah & Willa and son Cooper.
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'What a talent': The Following star Kevin Bacon wrote 'Oh what terrible news.'

A 'blu day': Val Kilmer wrote about The Savages star's addiction, saying 'Addiction comes fr trying to escape th pain of living.'

'Words seem inadequate': Rocker Courtney Love expressed how she felt



More tributes: Josh Groban, Shannen Doherty and Evan Rachel Wood all shared their thoughts on the passing of the Mission: Impossible III star
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'This is an awful day': Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet tweeted his thoughts about the Big Lebowski actor's death

'great actor': Sandra Bernhard writes 'incredibly sad to hear the news'
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