[#RIPCoryMonteith] Coroner Says Death Was Accidental
Cory Monteith, who played heart throb Finn Hudson in the Fox hit "Glee," was found dead in a Vancouver hotel room, British Columbia police said late Saturday. Scroll down to watch Cory's some of the most memorable performances on the Fox series as Finn Hudson.
By Sadho Ram — 14 Jul 2013, 01:46 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Monteith's official cause of death was mixed drug toxicity, involving intravenous heroin use combined with the ingestion of alcohol
Investigators at the scene found drug paraphernalia in Monteith’s room, including “a spoon with drug residue and a used hypodermic needle, along with two empty champagne bottles and glasses.”
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Coroner Claire Thompson said, "It appeared (he) had been dead for several hours. I classify this death as accidental."
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Lea Michele dedicates award to Cory at Teen Choice Awards 2013
Lea Michele made her first public appearance following boyfriend Cory Monteith's death on 13 July. She paid tribute to the late actor while accepting the award for Choice TV Actress: Comedy.
"He was very special to me and also to the world and we were very lucky to witness his incredible talent, his handsome smile and his beautiful, beautiful heart."
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"So whether you knew him personally or just as Finn Hudson, Cory reached out and he became a part of all of our hearts and that's where he will stay forever. So thank you guys so much. Thank you."
usmagazine.comLea Michele spread thanks through Instagram
"Glee" star Lea broke her silence on Instagram, posting a picture of her and Cory enjoying a lovely day by the sea.
heatworld.com"Thank you all for helping me through this time with your enormous love & support. Cory will forever be in my heart."
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Cory Monteith died of heroin and alcohol overdose
The girlfriend of Glee star Cory Monteith has thanked fans for their support and said she is grieving alongside the actor's family.
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British Columbia coroner confirmed yesterday, 15 Jul 2013, that Monteith died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol.
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Monteith had talked openly about struggling with addiction since he was a teenager, calling it a serious problem and telling Parade magazine in 2011 he was "lucky to be alive."
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A memorial continues to grow outside Vancouver's Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel where "Glee" star Cory Monteith was found dead over the weekend.
Lea Michele seeks respect for privacy and reactions of other celebrities
Zooey Deschanel, Demi Lovato and more celebrities react to Cory Monteith's death.
Image via imgur.comFellow "Glee" star Lea Michele, who had been dating her co-star for a more than a year, has asked people to respect her privacy as she seeks comfort among family and friends.
Cory Monteith's Glee co-star and girlfriend, Lea Michele, is said to be inconsolable.
tvnz.co.nzRetrospective: Lea Michele and Cory Monteith in photos
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele at the Do Something Awards in Santa Monica, California on 20 August 2012.
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Celebrity sighting of Lea Michele and Cory Monteith shopping in New York in May 2012.
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GLEE's Cory Monteith Dies at 31
First reported by the Canadian media, and then confirmed by the Vancouver Police in a press conference this evening, Glee star Cory Monteith was found dead at age 31 on Saturday.
Canadian media initially has reported that it was a suspected drug overdose on Sat at Vancouver's Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel. The Vancouver Police held a press conference at 12:30AM EST, 10:30PM Vancouver time to announce the sad news.
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Monteith had checked into the room on July 6th and was due to check out today. He was reportedly alone in the room after having gone out with friends, and was discovered by the hotel's staff upon missing his checkout time.
cnn.comThe coroner has not yet established a cause of death, but has noted that no foul play was suspected. On initial examination, no cause of death was established.
Monteith had been dead for several hours when he was discovered.
Family was informed of the death on Saturday night, not long before Vancouver police held a 10:30 p.m. PT news conference, in the effort to accommodate the certain level of media interest in the story.
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Cory Monteith had voluntarily admitted himself to rehab for substance addiction
Glee actor Cory Monteith was found dead in a Vancouver hotel room on July 13 at age 31
yahoo.comMonteith voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction earlier this year but that program reportedly concluded on April 26.
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He previously checked into rehab when was 19.
WATCH: Some of Cory's most memorable performances on the Fox series as Finn Hudson
A look at Cory's life and career
Cory Monteith was born Cory Allan Michael Monteith on May 11, 1982, in Calgary, Alberta. He was raised in Victoria, British Columbia.
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He quit high school at the age of 16. He broke into acting in Vancouver and had a number of roles before hitting it big with his role as Finn Hudson on Glee.
cnn.comHis first role was in Stargate: Atlantis in 2004, followed by roles in Supernatural and Smallville, both hit shows filmed in Vancouver. He also scored roles in Final Destination 3 and Bloody Mary, among many others, before landing the role of Finn in 2009.
celebdirtylaundry.comHe starred in 89 episodes of Glee. He was dating his Glee costar, Lea Michele, who plays Rachel.
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