The Most Tragic Celebrity Deaths of All Time

Philip Seymour Hoffman

On February 2, 2014 the Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment. Hoffman, who died of a heroin overdose, had admitted to a long battle with drug addiction. He was only 46.

Hoffman's death was regarded as a considerable loss for the film industry. He left his $35 million fortune to Mimi O'Donnell, trust her to distribute the money to their children.

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