Hoffman was reportedly found earlier this morning in an apartment at
35 Bethune St.
The
New York Post is also reporting that Hoffman has died and described it as "an apparent drug overdose."
In 2013, it was reported that Hoffman, who had a history of drug and alcohol abuse, had "fallen off the wagon" but was able to check himself into a detox facility.
Hoffman was a critically-acclaimed actor and appeared in films such as "Boogie Nights" (1997), "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999), and "The Master" (2012). In 2005,
Hoffman also won the Academy Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for "Capote."
Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. He was found dead in his apartment in New York City on February 2, 2014
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Best actor winner Philip Seymour Hoffman poses with his Oscar for his work in "Capote" at the 78th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood in this March 5, 2006, file photo. Hoffman, who was found dead in his apartment in New York City on February 2, 2014, died of an apparent drug overdose
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Police officers stand outside the apartment of movie actor Philip Seymour Hoffman after he was found dead in New York February 2, 2014
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Two men embrace near the apartment where movie actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in New York February 2, 2014
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