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Hollywood stars like Tom Hanks, George Clooney and Robert De

Niro have called the sudden death of Oscar-winner Philip Seymour

Hoffman as “untimely” and “devastating”.

Hoffman, 46, who won an Oscar for his role in blockbuster

‘Capote’, was found dead in his New York City apartment of an

apparent drug overdose on February 2.

Hoffman, considered one of the finest actors of his generation, is

best known for his performances in ‘The Scent of a Woman’, ‘The

Master’, ‘Moneyball’ and ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ among

others.

Hanks, who starred with him in Charlie Wilson’s War’, said it was a

horrible day for those who worked with Hoffman.

“This is a horrible day for those who worked with Philip. He was a

giant talent. Our hearts are open for his family,” Hanks told E!

News in a statement.

Clooney, who worked with Hoffman in ‘The Ides of March’, said,

“There are no words. It’s just terrible.”

Veteran actor De Niro said this should not have happened.

“I’m very, very saddened by the passing of Phil. He was a wonderful

actor. This is one of those times where you say ’this just shouldn’t

be. He was so young and gifted and had so much going, so much to

live for’ My family and I send our deepest condolences to his

family,” De Niro said.

Susan Sarandon remembered the actor as “a genius, brave and

sweet” man.

Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges said the industry has lost a treasure after

the death of his ‘The Big Lebowski’ co-star.

“I’m so shocked, and so sad hearing of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s

death. I enjoyed playing with him on ‘The Big Lebowski’ He was

such a wonderful guy, and so damn talented, a real treasure. My

thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

Hoffman, who played the role of chief Gamesmaker Plutarch

Heavensbee in the final two ‘Hunger Games’ films, was mourned by

the cast.

“Words cannot convey the devastating loss we are all feeling right

now,” said a statement from Francis Lawrence, Suzanne Collins,

Nina Jacobson, Jon Kilik and Jennifer Lawrence on behalf of the

‘Hunger Games’ cast and crew.

“Philip was a wonderful person and an exceptional talent, and our

hearts are breaking. Our deepest thoughts and condolences go out

to his family.”

Most of the celebrities including Jim Carrey, Mia Farrow, Tom

Hiddleston, Justin Timberlake and Ellen DeGeneres took to Twitter

to express their grief.

“Dear Philip, a beautiful beautiful soul. For the most sensitive

among us the noise can be too much. Bless your heart,” Carrey

tweeted.

Hiddleston wrote, “Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is so

unbearably.”

Farrow was grateful to the actor for giving memorable

performances.

“Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman. We who marvelled at each

of your performances, are grateful and very very sad,” she wrote.

Channing Tatum said Hollywood lost a true genius.

“Unbelievable talent. The creative community has lost a true

acting genius. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman,” he wrote.

DeGeneres posted, “Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant,

talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart

goes out to his loved ones.”

Russell Brand tweeted, “Love and prayers for Philip Seymour

Hoffman’s family. Addiction kills, I hope all who need it have

access to abstinence based recovery.”

Lena Dunham posted “Beautiful beautiful man. We have lost so

much joy to something so joyless. RIP PSH.”