‘Glee’ Star Cory Monteith Found Dead

[The Straight Story]

Source: CBS

VANCOUVER (CBSLA.com) — Police in Vancouver say actor and “Glee” star Cory Monteith has been found dead in a hotel room.

Monteith was 31.

The Canadian-born Monteith was open about his battles with drugs and entered rehab a few months ago.

Raised by a single mother, Monteith first started battling drugs and alcohol when he was 16. He credited an intervention three years later with turning his life around.

Monteith had a series of guest roles in shows like “Kyle XY,” “Supernatural” and “Stargate Atlantis.” On the big screen, he had small roles in movies like “Whisper” and “Final Destination 3.”

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[SoapBox]

1. whoa...

too bad.

The "Finn" character was such a core one to the series.

More bad news for the day.

[Tx4obama]

2. ..

[Inspired]

3. A sad ending to a very depressing day. nt

[dsc]

4. addiction is a rough taskmaster

and often success in other areas is what drives the stake through an addicts heart. I love Glee and really liked him this is so sad.

[Cha]

7. It's very sad that Cory has passed on..

I imagine his Mom, family, and all his Glee friends are devastated. Not to mention his fans who have gotten to know his talent over the years.

I always check out Glee in season.. I like the singing and dancing mixed in with their angst and victories.

[dballance]

5. That's very sad. No foul play. He did have addiction problems.

I guess we'll see if it was some sort of overdose after autopsy.

[calimary]

6. Damn. Very sad.

[Wabbajack_]

8. Very sad news

RIP

[erpowers]

9. Wow

That was a surprise.

[merrily]

10. 31.

[antigop]

11. aw, damn! Loved him on "Glee". So sad. nt

[Aerows]

12. Very sad :(

I can't believe no one has even brought this up in GD.

[Safetykitten]

13. Just curious here. Where were all his friends, fellow actors, and everyone else?

Why is it that when someone famous OD's, it's all about the tragedy. One person had ALL the resources anyone would want, even people. All this and he dies?

Some poor guy OD's in a hotel room. Nothing.

[Doctor_J]

14. resources don't help

addiction is a disease just like cancer, and sometimes fatal just like cancer.

[Aerows]

15. Unfortunately

If someone is bound and determined to hit the edge every time, eventually they go over it .

[Beacool]

16. I never heard of him, but the minute they said they found him dead in a hotel room,

I thought of an overdose. I hope I'm wrong.