Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures.In the wake of last week's tragic and untimely passing of acting god Philip Seymour Hoffman, friends, fans and colleagues, have paid tribute to the actor in their own ways. Those close to him remember what a loving father and loyal friend he was. Those of us who didn't know him personally are grateful for the
unparalleled acting oeuvre he left behind. It's been bittersweet reminiscing about his many iconic performances while rediscovering the lesser-known ones. His collaborators meanwhile, and there have been many, have been effusive in their praise of Hoffman the artist. Over the course of his career, the actor collaborated with some of the most talented people in the business, and they've come out in droves since his death, recounting memories of a deeply committed and uncommonly brave performer, the kind that surfaces once in a generation.