Colleagues react to Philip Seymour Hoffman's death

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News of Philip Seymour Hoffman's sudden death Sunday shook the film world, and many of the actor's colleagues, friends and co-stars took to Twitter to express their grief.

Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in NYC apartment

The star of films including Catching Fire, Capote and The Talented Mr. Ripley was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on Sunday. A cause of death has not been released.

Here's what some celebrities are saying about Hoffman's tragic passing at age 46:

Rainn Wilson (@rainnwilson): R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest, kindest actors who ever lived.

Martha Plimpton (@MarthaPlimpton): Phil was an irreplaceable force in American theater. His work & passion & intelligence & dedication were unmatched. It's just devastating.

Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8): We lost one of the greats today. Philip Seymour Hoffman RIP my friend. You will be missed always and forever.

Josh Groban (@joshgroban): Oh no no no. Not PSH. We needed so much more from him. What a talent. RIP.

Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood): 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.

Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais): Such shocking & sad news. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest actors of a generation and a sweet, funny & humble man.

Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet): This is an awful day. Rest In Peace Philip Seymour Hoffman

Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo): Shocked to hear of Phillip Seymour Hoffman's death. If you missed him as Willy Loman, you missed a Willy Loman for all time.

Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon): Oh what terrible news. What a talent. What a shame. #RIP

Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47): Philip Seymour Hoffman. Unbearably, shockingly, deeply sad. Words fail to describe his life and our loss.

Jim Carrey (@jimcarrey): Dear Philip, a beautiful beautiful soul. For the most sensitive among us the noise can be too much. Bless your heart. ;^{

Courtney Love (@Courtney): Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I'm feeling about the loss of an acting genius and friend.Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman

Mia Farrow (@miafarrow): Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman. We who marveled at each of your performances, are grateful and very very sad.

Josh Gad (@joshgad): My heart is broken, my mind is racing. My idol has died and I am so confused and sad by this tragic loss. RIP #philipseymourhoffman

Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow): Philip Semour Hoffman was a brilliant, talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart goes out to his loved ones.