Celebrities react to Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death

From the Hoffman family: “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 tragic and sudden loss and we ask that you respect our privacy during this time of grieving. Please keep Phil in your thoughts and prayers.” (Jennifer S. Altman / For The Times)

Feb. 2, 2014 11:38 AM PT

The Oscar-winning actor was found Sunday inside his New York apartment with a hypodermic needle in his arm, police say. He was 46.

Kevin Spacey: “A tragedy to lose as supremely talented an actor as Philip Seymour Hoffman. An unspeakable loss for film, theatre & all who knew him. RIP” (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

@MarthaPlimpton: “Philip Seymour Hoffman, 1967-2014 ... Life is short. But it’s very, very wide. Rest in peace, Phil.” (Robyn Beck/ AFP/ Getty Images)

@jtimberlake: Just hearing about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Devastating. What an amazingly gifted actor. RIP (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

@jessetyler: So increadibly sad to hear one of my favorite actors has passed. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

@aaronpaul_8: We lost one of the greats today. Philip Seymour Hoffman RIP my friend. You will be missed always and forever.

@glassofwhiskey: Philip Seymour Hoffman dies at age 46. He will be remembered as one of the finest actors of all time. I got into this business because I was inspired by this man. Looked up to him on so many different levels. You will be missed always and forever. R.I.P. my friend. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

SandraBernhard: great actor introspective brilliant original incredibly sad to hear the news about #phillipseymourhoffman (Rob Kim / Getty Images)

@omarepps: Damn! RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. Was one of the great thespians.. (Tommaso Boddi / Getty Images)

@jeremypiven: What a gentle soul, great loss... (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

@Cary_Elwes : RIP Phil. Seems like yesterday we were playing improvised squash in OK. Our thoughts & prayers to his family #PhillipSeymourHoffman (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

@TaySchilling: Tragic day. Thoughts and prayers with loved ones of the incomparable #PhilipSeymourHoffman (Tommaso Boddi / Getty Images)

@TheRealAliL: Tragic loss. My heart is with his family. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Actor, Dies at 46 (Jason Merritt / Getty Images for Art of Elysium)

@TheEllenShow: Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant, talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart goes out to his loved ones. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

@betsy_brandt: I am so heartbroken over the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman. He will be missed. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images for DGA)

@waynebrady: Philip Seymour Hoffman dead at 46 of drug overdose. Wow...Brilliant actor. God Bless his family. (Charley Gallay / Getty Images)

@iJesseWilliams: Philip Seymour Hoffman was immediately & clearly a force; a titan of his industry. Awful news. #IncredibleBodyOfWork (Ari Perilstein / Getty Images)

@azizansari: Wow. Sad news. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

@joshgroban: Oh no no no. Not PSH. We needed so much more from him. What a talent. RIP. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP/ Getty Images)

@GabbySidibe: My heart goes out to Philip Seymour Hoffman, his family and friends. Such a sad end to such a talented man. I’m thankful for his art. RIP (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

@eddieizzard: This is very sad. He was a great actor and will be badly missed (Anthony Harvey / Getty Images)

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