The mother of Fairport’s Philip Seymour Hoffman has released a statement in connection with her son’s death. The actor was found dead February 2nd in a Manhattan apartment, and a recent report from the Medical Examiner indicates his death was an accident, caused by a drug overdose.
The statement from Marilyn O’Connor was not a reaction to that autopsy report. But it was read Friday night at The Little Theatre, by film critic Jack Garner, as part of a film tribute to Hoffman this weekend.
The statement was read by Garner just before the showing of Capote, the film for which Hoffman won an Oscar. O’Connor’s statement reads:
"It has been a devastating loss for us, but I know that you also feel a great sorrow, We miss and cry for the little boy and the man, the brother, the uncle, the husband, the father, the friend, and while we will miss seeing him, we will also miss his talent, his knowledge of his craft, and seeing results of his hard work. He was a gift to me for 46 years. I wanted more.”
"My heart is broken and will never be the same again," O'Connor also wrote. "I know many of you feel the same. We will find our way through this and hear his clear voice and laughter as we do, because he is cheering for all of us to go on, to shine, to be the best that we can be. Thank you all and especially, The Little Theatre, a place Phil loved to go and watch movies."
There will be celebrations of Hoffman’s life in the spring in both Rochester and New York City. The film tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman includes a total of six films. You can find more information at www.thelittle.org
