Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46 (opens in new tab)

Why does anyone? I'm not an expert on addiction, by any means, but I do know that addiction has a lot more to do with personality and mental health than any sort of outward (financial, political, artistic) mark of success. The fact that many addicts live in poverty does not prove that poverty causes (let alone being the sole cause of) addiction. It is likely a strong contributing factor but not the only one.

Not sure I understand what you mean. Rich, successful people?

In my experience, addiction crosses all social, economic and class boundaries. Being rich and famous probably plays an enabling role more than anything.

In any case, very sad to lose another talent too soon.

Part 1 has, Part 2 is still in progress. I dont know if he'd complete all his parts though.