Philip Seymour Hoffman was ordering half glasses of beers before his death to try and wean himself off fatal addictions
A resurfaced article which has been spread online to mark 11 years since the actor’s death has revealed Philip Seymour Hoffman was ordering half glasses of beers before his death to try and wean himself off his fatal drink and drug addictions.
Philip Seymour Hoffman was ordering half glasses of beers before his death to try and wean himself off his fatal drink and drug addictions.
The actor, 46, was found dead 11 years ago on 2 February, 2014, in his Manhattan apartment after being killed by a heroin overdose, and now quotes from his friends about his state before the tragedy have resurfaced as fans mourn him on the anniversary.
A cover story from People magazine has been spread online by fans offering a haunting glimpse into the actor's ongoing struggle with addiction.
One friend from his New York neighbourhood told the publication for a cover story investigation into his death: “I remember he had just gotten back from rehab, and he ordered ‘One half of a beer.’”
“The bartender said, ‘Phil, a beer is three bucks. You can’t splurge for a whole?’
“Then it hit us that he was trying not to drink by drinking only ‘half.’ But that’s not how it works, unfortunately. He just couldn’t fight the demon.”
Oscar-winning Philip – acclaimed for his deep and often unsettling portrayals of flawed characters – had struggled with addiction for years before his death.
Despite efforts to reclaim control over his life, the drug addiction that had plagued him for decades ultimately claimed him, leaving his family, friends and the film community in shock.
But his death was not entirely unexpected.
Local friends had witnessed his ongoing battle, with another source telling People: “He ordered ‘One half of a beer’ after returning from rehab.
“It was his way of trying to manage, but it didn’t work.”
The actor, known for his celebrated roles in films such as ‘Capote,’ ‘The Master,’ and ‘Doubt,’ was found by a friend in his bathroom, with a syringe still in his arm.
More than 50 envelopes of heroin were scattered around his body, some marked with symbols that identified them as coming from the same dealer.
Philip’s death was ruled an overdose.
Despite his huge public successes, insiders said he was constantly plagued by inner torment. with one insider telling People he could never escape his “demons”.
Photographer Victoria Will, who captured one of the actor’s last portraits, also told People in the resurfaced story: “He was just a regular guy, which is what I’ve always loved about him.”
