After news spread about Philip Seymour Hoffman's passing [1] at age 46 on Sunday, stars took to social media to honor the Academy Award-winning actor. Ricky Gervais called Philip "one of the greatest actors of a generation," while celebrities like Jim Carey, Zach Braff, and Anna Kendrick shared their thoughts on the legacy he left behind.
Such shocking & sad news. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest actors of a generation and a sweet, funny & humble man.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 2, 2014 [2]
Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant, talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart goes out to his loved ones.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 2, 2014 [3]
Dear Philip, a beautiful beautiful soul. For the most sensitive among us the noise can be too much. Bless your heart. ;^{
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) February 2, 2014 [4]
Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the greatest actors of our lifetime.
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) February 2, 2014 [5]
Philip Seymour Hoffman. Unbearably, shockingly, deeply sad. Words fail to describe his life and our loss.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) February 2, 2014 [6]
OH NO!!!!! Philip Seymour Hoffman has died. A truly kind, wonderful man and one of our greatest actors - ever
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) February 2, 2014 [7]
We lost one of the greats today. Philip Seymour Hoffman RIP my friend. You will be missed always and forever.
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) February 2, 2014 [8]
Very sad to read of Philip Seymour Hoffman's passing. Keeping his family & friends in my thoughts.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 2, 2014 [9]
So increadibly sad to hear one of my favorite actors has passed. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) February 2, 2014 [10]
Saddened by Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic and untimely passing. Today New York mourns the loss of one of stage and screen's greats.
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) February 2, 2014 [11]
I am sad on so many levels about the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greats. Losing him this way is absolutely tragic.
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) February 2, 2014 [12]
R.I.P. Phillip Seymour you definitely touched my heart for years with your talent and sensibility One
— Michelle Rodriguez (@MRodOfficial) February 2, 2014 [13]
in shock, can't believe it. Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the best EVER.
— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) February 2, 2014 [14]
Philip Seymour Hoffman, one of the most magnificent actors in the world, has died? Can't believe it
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) February 2, 2014 [15]
This is an awful day. Rest In Peace Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet) February 2, 2014 [16]
I'm so gutted. Phil made it look effortless. He was a true gent. I was honoured to have watched him work.
— Nick Frost (@nickjfrost) February 2, 2014 [17]
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. You were a tremendous actor that I had always admired. Thoughts are with his friends and family.
— Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) February 2, 2014 [18]