Funeral service to be held for Hoffman on Friday

New York, Feb 6 (IANS) Philip Seymour Hoffman's loved ones will bid adieu to the actor in a funeral service to be held here Friday.

The Academy Award-winning actor passed away recently from what was suspected to be a drug overdose.

According to sources, a private wake for Hoffman's family and friends will be held at the Frank E Campbell funeral home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, reports mirror.co.uk.

The funeral will be held the following day before noon at New York's St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church.

The list of celebrities who are expected to attend the funeral include Cate Blanchett, Justin Theroux and Bobby Cannavale.