Young “Glee” actor Cory Monteith has struggled with drug addiction and substance abuse. He entered rehab earlier this spring. Tonight, Canadian media outlets are reporting the sad news that he may have died of an overdose in Vancouver.
BREAKING: Sources have told @GlobalBC that Cory Monteith has been found dead in Vancouver. http://t.co/d1FgYfDP9Q
— Global BC (@GlobalBC) July 14, 2013
Sources tell CTV Glee star Cory #Monteith found dead today in Vancouver. Police expected to confirm at 10:30.
— CTV News Vancouver (@CTVVancouver) July 14, 2013
Vancouver Police have announced that a Hollywood actor was found dead today.
Sources have told Global BC that the person is Cory Monteith, the 31-year-old Calgary-born actor best known for his starring role on the TV show Glee. He apparently was found in the Fairmont Pacific Rim early.
A press conference will be held at 10:30 tonight at Vancouver Police headquarters.
Twitchy will continue to monitor and update.
@CoryMonteith Are you alive?!
— Jess (@TheJessKidder) July 14, 2013
https://twitter.com/chriscolferbutt/status/356283199514615808
Update: Hollywood Reporter confirms.
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BREAKING: #Glee's Cory Monteith found dead in Vancouver hotel, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. http://t.co/qLoEGUxMDc
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 14, 2013
Monteith’s last tweet:
oh. IT'S A SHARK TORNADO.
— Cory Monteith (@CoryMonteith) July 12, 2013
No word yet from Monteith’s girlfriend and “Glee” co-star Lea Michele.
Update:
Actor Cory Monteith, 31, found dead today in Vancouver. http://t.co/pcx1WJciOs
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) July 14, 2013
Condolences to the family, friends, castmates and millions of fans of Cory Monteith.
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) July 14, 2013
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