Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman (46) found dead in New York apartment

*Oscar winner was found with 'syringe in his arm' *His family are 'devastated by the loss', they said in a statement *Celebrities are paying tribute to the troubled actor *Police are still at the scene of his New York apartment

ctor Philip Seymour Hoffman attends "The Ides of March" photocall during the 55th BFI London Film Festival at the Odeon West End on October 19, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images For The BFI)

Caitlin McBride

Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman (46) has been found dead in his New York City apartment.

He was found this morning at 11:30am by a screenwriter of a reported drug overdose.