Mon. July 15, 2013
Actor Cory Monteith, star in the television series Glee, was found dead in a Vancouver, Canada, hotel room over the weekend. He was 31.
Monteith was found Saturday afternoon at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel whe staff went to check on him after his missed his check out time. The cause of death has not been determined.
Born in Calgary, Canada, Monteith began his acting career in Vancouver, and was cast as Finn Hudson, the heart throb quarterback who reluctantly joins the glee club, on the Fox hit musical series when it debuted in 2009.
That same year, the relatively unknown Monteith told ChicagoPride.com, "What hasn't been the biggest adjustment for me on this show. It's been a huge learning curve for me. I've never sung."
He went on to become the breakout star of Glee.
Monteith has spoken to People magazine about his lifelong battle with substance abuse, which he said started at the age of 13. Earlier this year, Monteith admitted himself into a facility for substance addiction. He was released in April.
Monteith had been a strong advocate for gay rights. Last year, he hosted the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York with Glee co-star Naya Rivera. His favorite charities included The Trevor Porject and Straight But Not Narrow.
Celebrities and co-stars offer condolences on Twitter:
We are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Cory was an exceptional talent and an even more exceptional person.— GLEE (@GLEEonFOX) July 14, 2013
I HAVE NO WORDS! MY HEART IS BROKEN CORY WAS NOT ONLY A HELL OF A FRIEND HE WAS ONE AMAZING MEN THAT I WILL HOLD CLOSE TO MY HEART FOREVER— Dot-Marie Jones (@dotmariejones) July 14, 2013
I AM BLESSED TO HAVE WORKED WITH HIM AND LOVE HIM SO MUCH! MY HEART IS WITH HID FAMILY AND OUR WHOLE GLEE FAMILY! I LOVE YOU ALL!— Dot-Marie Jones (@dotmariejones) July 14, 2013
OMG!! My Cory... — iqbal theba (@iqbaltheba) July 14, 2013
This hurts. I love you Cory. Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. pic.twitter.com/SceFQd7gzT— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) July 14, 2013
We talked about how lucky he felt to be alive-and sober. We talked about playing drums. Glad i knew you Cory. pic.twitter.com/1Ulq0nYBGz— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) July 14, 2013
Cory Monteith, may your spirit be at peace, and may you fly with the angels... Heartbreaking, my prayers are with all of his loved ones!— Rihanna (@rihanna) July 14, 2013
Rest in peace Cory. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones. Our prayers are with you.— Katy Perry (@katyperry) July 14, 2013
This is such sad news about @CoryMonteith - what an absolutely tragic loss of a very talented young man.— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) July 14, 2013
Speechless. And for the worst reason.— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) July 14, 2013
Wow, just read the news about Cory Monteith. How sad, way too young. I hope he's at peace. Prayers go out to his family & friends.— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) July 14, 2013
Devastated about the news of Cory Monteith - such an incredible guy - my thoughts are with his family and friends.— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) July 14, 2013
My thought love & prayers are going out to the friends & family of Cory Monteith my he rest in peace!— Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) July 14, 2013
How sad to read about Cory Monteith passing away. What a shame. He was a lovely, kind, talented guy and will be missed.— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) July 14, 2013
My thoughts & prayers are with family and friends as well as cast of Glee on passing of Cory Monteith. A young talent gone too soon.— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) July 14, 2013
My heart breaks for the friends and family of Cory Monteith. What a loss.— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) July 14, 2013
Just heard about the death of Cory Monteith. So sad. Prayers 4 his family. Praying 4 Lea too! Words cant describe what they must be feeling— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) July 14, 2013
Way too soon. A very nice & good guy. RT @joshgad: RIP Cory Monteith. Gone way too soon.— Joel McHale (@joelmchale) July 14, 2013
Beautiful man! Why did you leave us so soon? Rest with the angels, Cory Monteith.— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 14, 2013
I am shocked and deeply saddened by the heartbreaking news about Cory Monteith. My heart goes out to his family and Lea Michelle.— The Real Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) July 14, 2013
Really sad about Cory Monteith's passing. Saying prayers for friends and family, what a difficult time... — Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 14, 2013
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