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Philip Seymour Hoffman
The actor starred in a diverse range of films including an Oscar-winning turn in 'Capote' as well as the more recent 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'.
We take a look back at some of his most memorable performances...
*WARNING: Clips contain strong language
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' "Moneyball" - Red Carpet(01 of15)
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman arrives at the premiere of Columbia Pictures' 'Moneyball' at the Paramount Theatre of the Arts on September 19, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Ides of March - Photocall:55th BFI London Film Festival(02 of15)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman attends 'The Ides of March' photocall during the 55th BFI London Film Festival at the Odeon West End on October 19, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images For The BFI) (credit:Getty Images)
The Ides of March - Premiere:55th BFI London Film Festival(03 of15)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Philip Seymour Hoffman and George Clooney attend 'The Ides of March' premiere during the 55th BFI London Film Festival at Odeon West End on October 19, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images For The BFI) (credit:Getty Images)
US actor Philip Seymour Hoffman attends(04 of15)
US actor Philip Seymour Hoffman attends the British premiere of his latest film 'The Ides of March' in London on October 19, 2011. AFP PHOTO/BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"The Master" Premiere - The 69th Venice Film Festival(05 of15)
VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman attends 'The Master' Premiere during The 69th Venice Film Festival at the Palazzo del Cinema on September 1, 2012 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US actor Philip Seymour Hoffman poses during the photocall of 'The Master' during the 69th Venice Film Festival on September 1 , 2012 at Venice Lido. 'The Master' is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 69 section of the festival. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
"The Master" Premiere - The 69th Venice Film Festival(07 of15)
VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman attends 'The Master' Premiere during The 69th Venice Film Festival at the Palazzo del Cinema on September 1, 2012 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"The Master" Premiere - The 69th Venice Film Festival(08 of15)
VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman attends 'The Master' Premiere during The 69th Venice Film Festival at the Palazzo del Cinema on September 1, 2012 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US actor Philip Seymour Hoffman poses with the Coppa Volpi for the Best Actor he received with US actor Joaquin Phoenix for 'The Master' during a photocall after the award ceremony of the 69th Venice Film Festival on September 8, 2012 at Venice Lido. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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US actor Philip Seymour Hoffman poses with the Coppa Volpi for the Best Actor he received with US actor Joaquin Phoenix for 'The Master' during a photocall after the award ceremony of the 69th Venice Film Festival on September 8, 2012 at Venice Lido. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" New York Special Screening - Outside Arrivals(11 of15)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 20: Phillip Seymour Hoffman attends a special screening of 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' on November 20, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oklahoma City Thunder v New York Knicks(12 of15)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 25: American film actor Philip Seymour Hoffman looks on as the Oklahoma City Thunder play the New York Knicks during an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2013 in New York City. The Thunder defeated the Knicks 123-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Philip Seymour Hoffman(13 of15)
FILE - This Nov. 18, 2013 file photo shows Philip Seymour Hoffman at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" at Nokia Theatre LA Live. Showtime says Philip Seymour Hoffman will star in a new comedy series about a middle-aged man's pursuit of happiness. The series, titled "Happyish," co-stars Kathryn Hahn and Rhys Ifans, the premium cable channel said Thursday Jan. 16, 2014. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (credit:AP)
Oakley Learn To Ride With AOL At Sundance - Day 2 - 2014 Park City(14 of15)
PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 18: Philip Seymour Hoffman attends Day 2 of Oakley Learn To Ride With AOL At Sundance on January 18, 2014 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Oakley) (credit:Getty Images)
Philip Seymour Hoffman(15 of15)
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 file photo, cast member Philip Seymour Hoffman poses at the premiere of the film "A Most Wanted Man" during the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, in Park City, Utah. Hoffman's new movie is a psychological thriller about terrorism, but he says it also has something to do with hitting a midlife crisis, and that's what really drew him to the role. He plays a German operative heading up an anti-terrorism team in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP, File) (credit:AP)