Sad news from Vancouver this past weekend, after Glee actor Cory Monteith was found dead in his hotel room. The Canadian actor who played Finn Hudson in the hit show Glee was just 31.
According to an article in the Globe and Mail, hotel staff discovered Monteith's body in his 21st floor room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel after he failed to check out. He was thought to be alone at the time, though he had been with friends in the room the night before.
While the autopsy report has yet to go public, the cause of death is suspected overdose, as Calgary-born Monteith, who grew up in Victoria, B.C., had undergone various stints in rehab. In 2011 he admitted in an interview with Parade that he had "serious problems" with drugs.
"The death of a young person is a tragedy for their family, friends and community. A sudden death is more shocking and our hearts go out to the family and friends who are mourning the loss of this young man," said Chief Coroner Lisa Lapoine.
Tributes from fans and cast mates have been pouring in on various media outlets since the news of his death broke. The popular musical comedy was due to go into its fifth season.
What a loss of young talent. Our hearts go out to the actor's friends and family, especially his colleague and fiance Lea Michele.
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