Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in an NYC apartment Sunday, according to media reports. 
The Oscar-winning actor was 46. 
He was known for his roles in "Capote", "Boogie Nights", "The Master" and "Hunger Games: Catching Fire."

Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in an NYC apartment Sunday, according to media reports. The Oscar-winning actor was 46. He was known for his roles in "Capote", "Boogie Nights", "The Master" and "Hunger Games: Catching Fire."

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