Philip Seymour Hoffman, was found dead in New York on Sunday

Philip Seymour Hoffman, was found dead in New York on Sunday morning of an apparent drug overdose.

Detectives found a syringe in his left forearm, at least two plastic envelopes with what appeared to be heroin nearby, and five empty plastic envelopes in a garbage can, the investigator said.

“It’s pretty apparent that it was an overdose,” the official said. “The syringe was in his arm.”

Philip's family released a statement saying: “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.”

Philip, was found unresponsive around 11:30 a.m. on the bathroom floor of his Greenwich Village apartment by police responding to an emergency 911 call, and Emergency Medical Service workers declared him dead on the scene, the New York City Police Department said in a statement. An investigation was ongoing.

Philip who is survived by three children with his partner Mimi O'Donnell, had detailed his struggles with substance abuse in the past.

Philip Hoffman was 46Yrs and was  one of the most critically acclaimed actors of his generation. RIP

 

 

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