Philip Seymour Hoffman Death Spotlights Heroin Epidemic

The shocking death of Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from a suspected drugs overdose has spotlighted a growing epidemic of heroin use across the United States, officials warn. Hoffman, a 46-year-old father of three who was considered one of the finest character actors of his generation, was found lying on his apartment bathroom floor with a needle still stuck in his arm. Empty and full bags of heroin were found in the apartment and while the autopsy will confirm the precise cause of ...