On February 6 , Broadway dimmed its lights for Philip Seymour Hoffman . `` ( Hoffman ) did n't die because he was partying too hard or because he was depressed -- he died because he was an addict on a day of the week with a ' y ' in it , '' Sorkin said . A candlelight memorial was held outside his theater company . Hoffman 's ` ` Hunger Games '' co - star Elizabeth Banks is in a state of shock . Aaron Burr believes his death will help keep others from abusing drugs .
On February 6 , Broadway dimmed its lights for Philip Seymour Hoffman . A candlelight memorial was held outside his theater company . Hoffman 's ` ` Hunger Games '' co - star Elizabeth Banks is in a state of shock . Aaron Burr believes his death will help keep others from abusing drugs .