Hollywood actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead of overdose

Philip Seymour Hoffman, American star, actor and celebrity has been found dead in his apartment room, in central Manhattan, this afternoon (Well, it was evening for us South Africans, but it was the afternoon for our American friends). It is believed that Hoffman died as the result of a drug overdose.The news is still only breaking and has been dominating social networking feeds as well as Google searches.
Although police and officials have not confirmed that it was drug abuse that claimed the life of the Hollywood actor, it hasn't taken long for the rumor to circulate on Twitter. We're also pretty sure that it won't be long before that particular rumor is confirmed, Hoffman's drug allegations won't be news to anybody who doesn't live under a rock.
Further rumors have claimed that Philip Seymour Hoffman was found with a needle in his arm, a particular point of view that has led to people thinking it was either drug abuse or a possible suicide.
Philip Seymour Hoffman will certainly be missed on the Hollywood walk of fame as the actor had commanded several convincing roles in many movies including recent spectacles, The Hunger Games, Moneyball, The Ides of March and Capote. Twitter has gone abuzz with messages of peace and commentary on the actor's death. Have a look at our widget below to see what's the latest on Philip Seymour Hoffman's death.

The entire ScoopsGh team would like to express our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Rest in Peace