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Lea Michele

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Also Known As:
Mom, Lea Michelle
Height:
5' 2"
Hometown:
Tenafly

Bio:
Raised in suburban New Jersey, Lea Michele (born Lea Michele Safarti on August 29, 1987) always dreamt of being a start of the stage — much like the Glee character she would eventually play. As a child, she appeared in several Broadway productions, including Les Miserables and Ragtime. She got her big break in 2006 when she snagged the leading role in Duncan Sheik’s coming-of-age Broadway musical Spring Awakening, but it wasn’t until she was cast as Rachel Berry on FOX’s Glee in 2009 that she became a household name.

Best Known For:
Playing the role of Rachel Berry on the FOX musical comedy Glee.

Personal Life:
After dating Theo Stockman, Lea started a relationship with her Glee co-star Cory Monteith. Their love was tragically cut short when Cory died of a drug overdose on July 13, 2013.

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Lea Michele Is Suffering From Anxiety Attacks After Cory Monteith’s Death

As Lea’s shock over the death of her beloved boyfriend Cory wears off, she is suffering more than ever, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Poor Lea Michele. She has been inconsolable ever since her boyfriend Cory Monteith was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room from an overdose of heroin and alcohol, and the pain isn’t getting any easier. Read on for more details about how Lea is coping with her soulmate’s tragic death.

July 25, 2013
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Lea Michele Eager To Talk To Cory Monteith’s Friends About Final Days

With so many unanswered questions about Cory’s final days before his tragic death, Lea Michele desperately wants to speak with her boyfriend’s Vancouver friends.
Lea Michele wants to know what was going on in Cory Monteith’s mind and life during the days leading up to that fatal night, July 13. A new report claims that The Glee actress wants Cory’s Vancouver buddies to come forward and shed light on those last days.

July 25, 2013

Cory Monteith Was Planning Birthday Surprise For Lea Michele Before Death

Was Cory going to propose to Lea? The ‘Glee’ actor, who died on July 13, was reportedly planning a surprise for Lea’s 27th birthday in August.
Sadly, Lea Michele will never know what her future with Cory Monteith would have been like because her Glee co-star and boyfriend was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room on July 13. However, before his death, Lea and Cory’s future seemed promising. Lea reportedly told friends that Cory was planning a surprise for her 27th birthday.

July 25, 2013

Lea Michele’s Final Kiss Goodbye With Cory Monteith Revealed

Lea Michele, who lost the love of her life, Cory Monteith, when he died on July 13, will likely cherish her final kiss with Cory for the rest of her life. Keep reading for all the alleged details on that special moment that Lea will never forget.
Lea Michele was left absolutely heartbroken when Cory Monteith was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room on July 13. However, thanks to Cory’s mom, Ann McGregor, Lea was reportedly given the chance to see Cory one last time before he was cremated.

July 24, 2013
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Lea Michele: The Moment She Heard About Cory Monteith’s Death

Lea is beyond devastated by Cory’s sad and sudden death on July 13. She ‘completely lost her mind’ when she was told the news, a new report claims. 
Our hearts break for Lea Michele. She lost the love of her life, Cory Monteith, when he died from a mixture of heroin and alcohol on July 13. Lea, 26, reportedly learned of his death during a harrowing phone call that she’ll likely never forget.

July 17, 2013
Cory Monteith Cremated

Cory Monteith Cremated After Private Viewing With Family And Lea Michele

Cory’s body was cremated in Canada after a private viewing attended by some of his family members and Lea. Now Cory’s father is speaking out about his death — and the fact that he wasn’t invited to the viewing.
Cory Monteith’s body was released to his mother, Ann McGregor, on July 16, and she held a viewing at the hospital with Cory’s girlfriend, Lea Michele, 26, and his older brother, Shaun Monteith. Read on to find out more details.

July 17, 2013
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Lea Michele’s Ultimatum To Cory Monteith: ‘Get Clean Or Else’

Cory apparently worked hard to hide his drug addiction from the woman he loved, and Lea was blindsided by his relapse. Here’s how she desperately tried to save him!
Cory Monteith’s devoted girlfriend, Lea Michele, 26, did everything she could to help Cory battle his demons before he tragically died at age 31 from a fatal combination of heroin and alcohol. Read on to find out more about how Lea tried to help her beloved boyfriend.

July 17, 2013
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