19 actors we lost way too soon

17) Phillip Seymour Hoffman

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One of the most talented actors of his generation, Philip Seymour Hoffman, delivered memorable performances in films such as Capote (2005), for which he received an Oscar. He was shocked by the heroin overdose at 46 years of age. Hoffman has been seen to deliver his best roles, which include The Master in 2012 and Boogie Nights in 1997. His death left an unbridgeable gap in the acting world because he was truly a master of his craft.

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