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A-List celebs mourn Hoffman's death at private funeral

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Phillip Seymour Hoffman's private funeral, which was held in Manhattan, was attended by various A-List celebs including Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Ethan Hawke, Brian Dennehey, Amy Adams and Ellen Burstyn.

The 46-year-old actor's coffin was brought out of the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola by pallbearers, Fox News reported.

Hoffman's partner of 15 years Mimi O'Donnell was present with their 3 children and his playwright friend David Bar Katz, who found Hoffman's body, looked visibly upset.

Other mourners included Michelle Williams, Julianne Moore, Joaquin Phoenix, Louis C.K., Mary Louise Parker, John Slattery, Jerry Stiller, Marisa Tomei, Spike Lee, Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols.

 

Hoffman was found dead in his New York apartment from an apparent drug overdose.

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First Published: Feb 08 2014 | 11:09 AM IST

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