But Hoffman became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors.
Earning his second Oscar for the 1988 film Rain Man, he then went onto collect six Golden Globes and one Primetime Emmy.
‘Detected early’
In 2013, the man – who’s very active in his career – fell quiet.
Only a few months after Hoffman’s directorial debut of the British comedy Quartet (2012), and shortly after wrapping production of Chef (2014), where he co-starred alongside Jon Favreau and Sofia Vergara, his representative let the world know why the beloved was in hiding.
Revealing little information, publicist Jodi Gottlieb told People (through ABC News) the star was successfully treated for cancer, which he had kept private.
“It was detected early, and he has been surgically cured,” Gottlieb said. “Dustin is feeling great and is in good health.”
According to reports, the Tony Award nominee, who at the time was 75, would continue preventative treatments to minimize the chance of recurrence in the future. Though Gottlieb did not elaborate on what type of cancer, it’s been suggested he had throat cancer.
