UPDATE (5:20 p.m. EST): Matthew Morrison, who portrays Mr. Schuester on Glee, addressed Moteith’s death at his show today in New York. According to the New York Times, while performing at 54 Below in Manhattan, he changed his opening song to “What I did for Love” from A Chorus Line in honor of Monteith, calling him a brother. As he moved on to continue the show he noted:
You guys came to see a show, I came to perform a show, so that’s what we’ll do. And we’ll do it in Cory’s honor.
Chord Overstreet played as scheduled in the MLB Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game, and multiple fan accounts say that he dedicated his home run to Cory Monteith. (x)
UPDATE (11:45 a.m. EST): A representative for Lea Michele, Monteith’s onscreen love interest and offscreen girlfriend, has released a statement on her behalf:
We ask that everyone kindly respect Lea’s privacy during this devastating time.
UPDATE (3:10 a.m. EST): Fox issued a statement in response to Monteith’s passing:
We are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Cory was an exceptional talent and an even more exceptional person. He was a true joy to work with and we will all miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
UPDATE (2:20 a.m. EST): Acting Chief Doug LePard of the Vancouver Police Department has released the following statement:
Shortly after noon today, the Vancouver Police received a call from the BC Ambulance Service regarding a sudden death in a room on the 21st floor of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel at 1038 Canada Place in downtown Vancouver.
Police attended within minutes of the call and paramedics advised the man in the room was clearly deceased. Coroner’s staff did attend the scene.
The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old actor Cory Monteith, who achieved great fame on the popular TV series Glee.
Before I give further information, on behalf of the Vancouver Police, I want to pass on our condolences to the family, friends, castmates and millions of fans of Mr. Monteith. As was the case in countless homes, I watched Glee regularly with my daughters, and I know there will be shock and sadness in many households with the news of his tragic death.
Mr. Monteith checked into the hotel in July 6th and was due to check out of the room today. There were others with Mr. Monteith in his room earlier last night, but video and fob key entries show him returning to his room by himself in the early morning hours and we believe he was alone when he died.
When he missed his check-out time, staff went to the room at noon and found his body.
We know there will be considerable interest in this case, and we have detectives assigned to the case who attended with our Forensic Identification Unit to examine the scene, to ensure to the extent possible that there are no unanswered questions.
Hotel video has been secured as well as room access records. Our investigators have spoken with hotel staff, who are providing the utmost in cooperation.
An autopsy is schduled for Monday. The Coroner will be determining the next steps with respect to establishing cause of death, but all indications are that there was no foul play.
The above statement was courtesy of BroadwayWorld.com.
Just moments ago, it was announced that Glee star Cory Monteith was found dead in the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. The news of his death, which first appeared on Twitter, was confirmed by the Vancouver Police Department at 1:30 a.m. EST.
Sources say that Monteith, 31, checked in to the hotel on July 6th and was due to check out of the room today. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Monteith missed his checkout time and was found by hotel staff. The cause of death is yet to be determined, but there appears to be no indication of foul play.
Glee cast members have begun to react to the news on Twitter:
Cory was a gentle, sweet soul & I am grateful to have had the chance to play his Mom. My heart is w/ his family, his Glee family & sweet Lea
— Romy Rosemont (@RomyRosemont) July 14, 2013
going through a million memories and emotions today. ill love you always Brother Cory.
— Mark Salling (@MarkSalling) July 14, 2013
At this time, please send nothing but love and light. This tragic news still doesn’t seem real to me. I love you Cory.
— Harry Shum Jr. (@iharryshum) July 14, 2013
I am totally heartbroken right now. I love Cory so much this hurts my heart.
— Lauren Potter (@TheLaurenPotter) July 14, 2013
Cory was always so nice to me. I have so many good memories.
— Lauren Potter (@TheLaurenPotter) July 14, 2013
The guy I shot my first acting scene with. The nicest guy I’ve met. Can’t believe it.
— Damian Mc Ginty (@damianmcginty) July 14, 2013
Oh my God. Cory. Man. I can’t. Praying for you man. You were a good soul.
— Nolan Gerard Funk (@nolanfunk) July 14, 2013
RIP CoryMontieth. You will be loved. Always.
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) 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
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the cast and crew of Glee. Please share your thoughts and condolences for Cory below.
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