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Cory Monteith

Details

Also Known As:
Frankenteen
Height:
6' 3"
Hometown:
Calgary

Bio:
Cory Monteith (born Cory Allan Michael Monteith in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on May 11, 1982) was a Canadian actor and musician, starring on Fox’s hit television series, Glee. He played Finn Hudson, a jock and lead performer in the show’s glee club. In 2011, he won the Actor Comedy award at the Teen Choice Awards for his role on Glee. He appeared in several movies and shows, such as Final Destination 3, Whisper, Kyle XY, and Deck the Hells. He was the drummer for the Indie rock band, Bonnie Dune. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a Wal-Mart people greeter, taxicab driver, and roofer.

Sadly, Cory passed away in a Vancouver hotel room on July 13, 2013.

Best Known For:
His role as Finn Hudson on Glee, and his on-off screen relationship with Lea Michele.

Personal Life:
Cory dated Lea Michele, his Glee co-star.

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Cory Monteith: ‘I’m Really Happy’ — Final Interview Before Tragic Death

With Lea Michele by his side, Cory expressed his gratitude for everything going on in his life.
While the passing of Cory Monteith is unquestionably tragic, it might be of some comfort to know that his final interview revealed him to be in great spirits. The Glee star, 31, spoke with E! News on June 8 at the annual Chrysalis Ball — and he couldn’t stop gushing about all of the incredible things going on in his life.

July 15, 2013
Cory Monteith Last Photo

Cory Monteith: Last Photo Taken Of The ‘Glee’ Star Alive Revealed

So heartbreaking. The alleged final picture of Cory Monteith, taken two days before he died, has been revealed.
Before Cory Monteith’s sudden and tragic death on July 13, the Glee actor was seen spending time with his friends in Vancouver. A photo, posted to Twitter on July 11, shows Cory having a “great meal with good friends,” including mentor Maureen Webb.

July 15, 2013
Selena Gomez Tweets Cory Monteith

Selena Gomez Tweets To Cory Monteith After Death: ‘I Love You’

So sad. Selena is sharing her sadness over the passing of her friend and former co-star Cory Monteith. She posted a pic of them together with a sweet message on Twitter.
Selena Gomez led the celebrities paying tribute to Glee star Cory Monteith after his sudden and tragic death at the age of 31 on July 13.

July 15, 2013
Lea Michele Cory Monteith Death

Lea Michele’s Heartwarming Words About Cory Monteith

Cory’s death on July 13 is truly a tragedy, made even worse because it breaks the unbelievably strong bond between him and his longtime girlfriend and co-star, Lea.
Lea Michele is devastated and inconsolable after the death of her boyfriend, Cory Monteith, HollywoodLife.com reported exclusively. Lea and Cory were made for each other, and not in some sort of puppy love kind of way — they truly were soul mates. Lea has made sure her intense feelings for her fallen boyfriend are known, saying truly amazing, heartfelt things about him.

July 14, 2013

Lea Michele On Cory Monteith’s Death: ‘Inconsolable’ & ‘Devastated’

Sadly Cory Monteith passed away on July 13 in a Vancouver hotel room. He was 31. His devoted girlfriend, Lea, wasn’t with him at the time of his death. A source close to the actor tells HollywoodLife exclusively that she is ‘devastated’ beyond belief.
Lea Michele, 26, and Cory Monteith began dating in early 2012 and were together for a year and a half. The Glee songstress was clearly not expecting to receive the tragic news about the one she loves.

July 14, 2013
Cory Monteith Drugs

Cory Monteith: How Did He Die?

The 31-year-old ‘Glee’ actor was tragically found dead in his Vancouver hotel room on July 13. What was the cause of his sudden, devastating death?
Amidst the shock and mourning over Cory Monteith’s tragic passing on July 13, there still remains one huge unanswered question — what caused the Glee star’s horrible death?

July 14, 2013
Lea Michele Cory Monteith Death

Fans & Celebs Support Lea Michele After Cory Monteith’s Death

Fans and celebrities like Demi Lovato are praying for Lea, the supportive girlfriend of Cory, after his death was reported on July 13. Multiple trending topics on Twitter show support for the devastated actress — read more below.
Lea Michele is “absolutely hysterical and completely inconsolable” over the death of her Glee co-star and boyfriend Cory Monteith, 31, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. After the news broke, “PrayforLea” was a trending topic on Twitter — see how fans are supporting Cory’s friends and family below.

July 14, 2013
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