The tragic news came late Saturday night that Hollywood has lost a young and adored star: Cory Monteith, star of Fox's hit show Glee, was found dead in a hotel in Vancouver, Canada. CNN reported that The 31-year-old actor had been battling drug problems since he started taking them at age 13, but drugs have not been stated as the cause of death. Police have ruled out foul play, but hope to learn more after the autopsy, scheduled for Monday. Celebrities took to Twitter to share their pain at hearing the news of Monteith's passing.
Here are Tweets from some of his Glee costars and guest stars:
Harry Shum Jr. (Mike Chang on Glee):
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
Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson):
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. pic.twitter.com/XYw4S8gMDH
— Lauren Potter (@TheLaurenPotter) July 14, 2013
Dot-Marie Jones (Coach Beiste):
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
Kristin Chenoweth (Recurring guest star, April Rhodes):
RIP CoryMontieth. You will be loved. Always.
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) July 14, 2013
Cheyenne Jackson (Guest star, Dustin Goolsby):
What I will remember about Cory Monteith is that he was talented, funny and absolutely kindhearted. We lost a gentleman. RIP
— Cheyenne Jackson (@cheyennejackson) July 14, 2013
Damian Mc Ginty (Rory Flanagan):
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
Here's what other celebrities had to say about the tragic loss:
Taylor Swift:
Speechless. And for the worst reason.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) July 14, 2013
LeAnn Rimes Cibrian:
Wow, just read the news about Cory Monteith. How sad, way too young. I hope he's at peace. Prayers go out to his family & friends.
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) July 14, 2013
Nathan Sykes:
Such incredibly sad news about Cory Monteith. Brilliantly talented guy. Thoughts go out to friends, family and fans at such a sad time
— Nathan Sykes (@NathanTheWanted) July 14, 2013
Neil Patrick Harris:
How sad to read about Cory Monteith passing away. What a shame. He was a lovely, kind, talented guy and will be missed.
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) July 14, 2013
Richard Branson:
#RIPCoryMonteith, a lovely human being who moved mountains to make the world a better place http://t.co/L3EzZT874b
— richardbranson (@richardbranson) July 14, 2013
Kelly Osbourne:
My thought love & prayers are going out to the friends & family of Cory Monteith my he rest in peace!
— Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) July 14, 2013
Lori Loughlin:
Tragic news about Cory Monteith. My heartfelt prayers go out to his family and friends. RIP
— Lori Loughlin (@LoriLoughlin) July 14, 2013
Alyssa Milano:
Beautiful man! Why did you leave us so soon? Rest with the angels, Cory Monteith.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 14, 2013
Giuliana Rancic:
Beautiful man! Why did you leave us so soon? Rest with the angels, Cory Monteith.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 14, 2013
Nick Jonas:
So sad to hear the news about Cory Monteith. Praying for his family and friends.
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) July 14, 2013
Rihanna:
Cory Monteith, may your spirit be at peace, and may you fly with the angels... Heartbreaking, my prayers are with all of his loved ones!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) July 14, 2013
Eric Stonestreet:
RIP Cory Monteith. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
— Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet) July 14, 2013
Nick Zano:
ALL of our lives are precious & can be gone in a flash, live better, smarter & show true appreciation for the now. Sad day.#RipCoryMonteith
— NICK ZANO (@NICKZANO) July 14, 2013
Kaley Cuoco:
#CoryMonteith no words. Prayers. Thoughts w his family. This is terrible. Can't speak.
— Kaley Cuoco (@KaleyCuoco) July 14, 2013
Scott Porter:
This news of Cory Monteith's death just shakes me to my very core. So young. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
— Scott Porter (@ScottPorter) July 14, 2013
Nina Dobrev:
I'm gutted. Shocked and saddened to hear the news, my heart goes out to Cory's family and friends. Lets respect their space as they grieve.
— Nina Dobrev (@ninadobrev) July 14, 2013