Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Substituting tonight, kate snow. Good evening. The news came as such a shock today. Philip seymour hoffman, the enormously talented oscarwinning actor who made his name in hollywood and in the theater, was found dead in his new york apartment at the age of just 46. Hoffman had also been very public about his struggle with heroin. We knew he had overcome an addiction years ago and spent more than 20 years counseling others not to pick up the habit of an evermore potent drug thats attracting all too many young people. In the end, though, it would appear he couldnt save himself. Nbcs Kristen Dahlgren is outside the apartment tonight. Kristen, good evening. Reporter good evening, kate. Well, inside Philip Seymour hoffmans apartment in new york, the Police Investigation continues. Outside, as you can see, the crowd continues to grow. The media and fans, so many shocked by the oscar winners death. News of Philip Seymour hoffmans death came
Good evening and thanks for joining us here on a sunday night. We do begin with the tragic death of Philip Seymour hoffman, a performer who was known for his extraordinary range. He was also known for his honesty about the struggles he faced away from the public eye. Tonight, investigators at his home after what they believe was a heroin overdose. Just last november, seen smiling at the opening of the second hunger games movie. He was just preparing now to film the third installment. And just two weeks ago, this image from sundance, with the cast from his newest movie. And many of you will remember the emotional hoffman the night he won the oscar for best actor for his role in capote. Singling out his mother. But tonight, in the neighborhood where his body was discovered in his bathroom, there is heartbreak over the loss of an actor and father. Abcs linzie janis is right there tonight. Good evening. Reporter david, Philip Seymour hoffman was found dead alone in his apartment here in ne
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