This past Feb. 2 the world was shocked when actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his Manhattan apartment. At age 47, Hoffman’s cause of death was credited to a drug overdose with more details pending to be released. His untimely departure has left fans and the acting world speechless, leaving nothing but his iconic history behind.

Police reported to ABC News that along with Hoffman there were five empty heroin bags found as well as 65 unused ones. There were also syringes, one even still left in his arm upon his body’s discovery. Hoffman was known to have a past history with drugs in his early 20s but had gone to rehab to help overcome his addiction.

On the tragic matter his family released the following statement: “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Phil and appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone. This is a tragic and sudden loss and we ask that you respect our privacy during this time of grieving. Please keep Phil in your thoughts and prayers.”

On Feb. 4, cops followed a tip and arrested three men and one woman alleged of giving the drugs to Hoffman. The Daily News covered the story, reporting that it is still not official whether or not these four suspects had anything to do with the actor’s death or were part of some other drug crimes. The names released were Robert Vinebergy, Max Rosenblum, Thomas Cushman and Juliana Luchkiw, all apprehended at Mott Street. Along with their arrest cops seized around 350 bags of heroin.

Hoffman is known for many memorable roles, none of which will be forgotten anytime soon. He was nominated three times for an Academy Award for best supporting actor, the films being “Charlie Wilson’s War” (2007), “Doubt” (2008) and “The Master” (2012). In 2005 he won the Oscar for best actor in his title role of “Capote.” His performance as Willy Loman in “Death of A Salesman” in 2012 garnered critical acclaim, breaking box office numbers and having the New York Times claim him to be “one of the finest actors of his generation.”

Fellow actor Steve Martin even tweeted, “hocked to hear of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death. If you missed him as Willy Loman, you missed a Willy Loman for all time.”

Among a packed list of roles, some to point out in fond memory include: “The Scent of a Woman,” “Twister,” “Boogie Nights,” “The Big Lebowski,” “Magnolia,” “Almost Famous,” “25th Hour,” “Along Came Polly” and “The Ides of March.”

There was also Hoffman’s most recent involvement in the “Hunger Games” as gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee, a role that he was meant to reprise in the future two installments of the franchise.

Lionsgate, the film’s studio, released the following statement on his death, “Philip Seymour Hoffman was a singular talent and one of the most gifted actors of our generation. We’re very fortunate that he graced our Hunger Games family. Losing him in his prime is a tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Philip’s family.”

On what the last two films will do concerning his character, ABC reported that a source assured his scenes in “Mockingjay Part 1” were already completed and that enough existed in “Part 2” to leave his final performance unspoiled. Future generations will undoubtedly look back in awe and fondness of Philip Seymour Hoffman and the legacy he left behind, his name likely to be remembered with that of other great actors and actresses.