Entertainment Celebrity Philip Seymour Hoffman: a short life

5:30pm, Feb 3, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman: a short life

Dead at the age of 46 of a suspected drug overdoes, Philip Seymour Hoffman lived a short but intense life.

Antonia Acott Entertainment Editor @antoniaacott

Philip Seymour Hoffman — Hoffman has been called the greatest actor of his generation and his death came far too soon at the age of 46.

Philip Seymour Hoffman — 2014: The last official photo taken of the actor at the Sundance Film Festival in January.

Philip Seymour Hoffman — 2014: Police outside Hoffman's New York apartment following his death.

Philip Seymour Hoffman — 2012: With Andrew Garfield during his lauded performance of Willy Loman in 'Death of a Salesman'.

Philip Seymour Hoffman — 2011: At a press call with cast mate George Clooney for the 'Ides of March'.

Philip Seymour Hoffman — 2006: With his long-term partner Mimi O'Donnell at the Academy Awards.

Philip Seymour Hoffman — 2006; At a press conference for 'Capote' in Berlin, Germany.

Philip Seymour Hoffman — 2006: Catherine Keener was a good friend and stared in several films with Hoffman, including Capote.

Philip Seymour Hoffman — 2006: With actor Reese Witherspoon and his Oscars for best actor for 'Capote'.

Philip Seymour Hoffman — 2002: At the Cannes Film Festival for 'Punch-Drunk Love'.

Philip Seymour Hoffman — 2003: Hoffman walks on Main street during the Sundance Film Festival.

Philip Seymour Hoffman — 2000: With friend William H. Macy at the premiere of 'State and Main'.

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