Sunday, 14 July 2013
Cory Montieth or Finn as his glee fans would want to refer to him is dead.
The Canadian actor - who played Finn Hudson on the hit FOX series - was found on Saturday in his hotel room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in Vancouver.
Cory who completed a stint of rehab in April for substance addiction - was last pictured with his girlfriend Lea Michele just last month.
He was found dead in his hotel room after failing to check out at midday as he was scheduled to. Finn checked into the hotel on the 6th day of july and was to check out on saturday. At his failure to check out, security officials looked into find him dead for hours.
However, video footage had shown the actor returning to his room by himself after an evening out with friends on Friday.
News channel CTV British Columbia tweeted the news shortly before it was confirmed saying: 'Sources tell CTV Glee star Cory #Monteith found dead today in Vancouver. Police expected to confirm at 10:30.'
A statement from Fox - who produced Glee - went out on Twitter shortly after the death was announced: ''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.'
Cory last tweeted on Friday, joking about the new sci-fi film Sharknado.
He wrote: 'What the c**p is Sharknado... Oh. IT'S A SHARK TORNADO.'
Lea Michele his girlfriend who plays (Rachel) in Glee is yet to say anything.
According to Acting Vancouver Police Chief Doug LaPad, there are no indications of foul play and they are not discussing what was found in the room. The cause of death was not immediately apparent.
Medical examiners have scheduled autopsy for monday.
