Tragedy has struck Hollywood.
Legendary actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York apartment Sunday morning, E! News confirmed, after the New York Police Department received a 911 call regarding an unconscious male shortly after 11:30 a.m in the West Village neighborhood.
He was 46.
Police sources tell E! News that Hoffman died of an apparent drug overdose, however the New York City Medical Examiner is working to determine the exact cause of death.
In the meantime, Hoffman's friends, colleagues and fans have all taken to Twitter to mourn the fallen star.
Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant, talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart goes out to his loved ones.
? Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 2, 2014
Beautiful beautiful man. We have lost so much joy to something so joyless. RIP PSH.
? Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman. Unbearably, shockingly, deeply sad. Words fail to describe his life and our loss.
? Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) February 2, 2014
Very sad to read of Philip Seymour Hoffman's passing. Keeping his family & friends in my thoughts.
? Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 2, 2014
Love and prayers for Philip Seymour Hoffman's family. Addiction kills, I hope all who need it have access to abstinence based recovery.
? Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) February 2, 2014
Very sad news today on Philip Seymour Hoffman. I met him at Sundance and told him what a fan I was. One of the all time greats. So sad
? Miles Teller (@Miles_Teller) February 2, 2014
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. So sad. Such a great talent.
? Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) February 2, 2014
Simply rotten news about Philip Seymour Hoffman. Stunning actor, and by all accounts a wonderful man. Thoughts are with his loved ones.
? Jamie Dornan (@JamieDornan1) February 2, 2014
Phillip Seymour Hoffman was one of the nicest and most talented people I have ever met and I can't believe he is gone.
? Tyler Shields (@tylershields) February 2, 2014
Just hearing about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Devastating. What an amazingly gifted actor. RIP
? Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) February 2, 2014
Addiction is a disease. A fatal disease. Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman. You'll always be one of the great American artists.
? Michael Catherwood (@MikeCatherwood) February 2, 2014
It's so sad about Philip Seymour Hoffman. His performances were highlights in so many movies! His work was always worth looking forward to.
? Holly Madison (@hollymadison) February 2, 2014
Dear Philip, a beautiful beautiful soul. For the most sensitive among us the noise can be too much. Bless your heart. ;^{
? Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the greatest actors of our lifetime.
? Zach Braff (@zachbraff) February 2, 2014
I'm so sad about Philip Seymore Hoffman. Tragic loss.
? Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) February 2, 2014
WTF!!!!philip-seymour-hoffman-found-dead-in-his-apartment, a truly great actor... Gone.. I hope someone says hey whoop it's a hoax..
R.I.P
? Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) February 2, 2014
Tragic loss. My heart is with his family. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Actor, Dies at 46 http://t.co/TttMaRvJOE
? Ali Larter (@TheRealAliL) February 2, 2014
Devastated
About Actor Philip Seymour
Hoffman?sDeath?? He was an Actors Actor! Life Seems
2B Like The BREATH,We Use 2 Blow The ??Candles Out
? Cher (@cher) February 2, 2014
Shocked to hear of Phillip Seymour Hoffman?s death. If you missed him as Willy Loman, you missed a Willy Loman for all time.
? Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) February 2, 2014
OH NO!!!!! Philip Seymour Hoffman has died. A truly kind, wonderful man and one of our greatest actors - ever
? mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) February 2, 2014
Holy crap, Philip Seymour Hoffman passes away, decades too soon. One of the towering character actors of our time. RIP PSH.
? Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman was such a great gift to the world. I am silenced to tears.
? Dane DeHaan (@danedehaan) February 2, 2014
PSH - I am genuinely shocked, saddened and speechless. A truly wonderful man, with a magical touch. My hero. Thoughts are with his family.
? Sam Claflin (@samclaflin) February 2, 2014
Beyond shocked and saddened to hear about Philip Seymour Hoffman's death. Such an amazing talent that will be painfully missed.
? Zachary Levi (@ZacharyLevi) February 2, 2014
Deepest sympathies to Philip Seymour Hoffman?s family/friends. Awful news. He was already a legend in his short life. http://t.co/iJptiKMfyc
? Chris Hardwick (@nerdist) February 2, 2014
We lost one of the greats today. Philip Seymour Hoffman RIP my friend. You will be missed always and forever.
? Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) February 2, 2014
heartbroken and shocked. what a true loss. rest in peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman
? Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) February 2, 2014
Very sad day! R.I.P. #PhillipSeymourHoffman
? octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) February 2, 2014
Crazy news about Philip Seymour Hoffman. So sad. RIP Scotty J.
? Eli Roth (@eliroth) February 2, 2014
I have no words. You will be missed!
? christina applegate (@1capplegate) February 2, 2014
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman #Irreplaceable
? Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) February 2, 2014
goddammit.
? Wil Wheaton (@wilw) February 2, 2014
I'm so sad 2 read about Philip Seymour Hoffman
Obviously, prayers 4 his family & friends. He was a Pure Actor and I will miss his talent
? Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) February 2, 2014
great actor introspective brilliant original incredibly sad to hear the news about #phillipseymourhoffman
? Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) February 2, 2014
I am sad on so many levels about the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greats. Losing him this way is absolutely tragic.
? Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) February 2, 2014
in shock, can't believe it. Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the best EVER.
? Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) February 2, 2014
This is an awful day.
Rest In Peace Philip Seymour Hoffman
? Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet) February 2, 2014
Yeah,it's a bad bad disease.
That's where it lands..
Staying close in my sober shoes.so fucking sad!
? Katey Sagal (@KateySagal) February 2, 2014
R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest, kindest actors who ever lived.
? RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) February 2, 2014
shocked and sad to wake up today to hear we lost the brilliant actor #PhilipSeymourHoffman..heartfelt condolences to his family & friends
? Gabriel Mann (@Gabriel_Mann) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman stole scenes in movies everywhere. He was hilarious in Along Came Polly and so sexy in Talented Mr. Ripley.
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) February 2, 2014
What a huge loss. A brilliant actor and a warm, generous, humble person. Phil Hoffman.
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman was a true master
of his art. Thank you for what you gave us. Rest in peace.
— Luke Evans (@TheRealLukevans) February 2, 2014
I can't believe Philip Seymour Hoffman is dead - I adored him as an actor - what a sad sad story http://t.co/WTGP6K4EBE
— Larry King (@kingsthings) February 2, 2014