Lea Michele is remembering her late fiancé and Glee costar Cory Monteith, who passed away from a drug overdose in his hotel room on July 13, 2013.

It has been a year since Monteith’s passing and Lea Michele has shown remarkable fortitude and personal strength while coping with her loss. Monteith had reportedly struggled with drug abuse since adolescence and Lea Michele represented hope and new beginnings to the actor.

Cory’s father has respect and love for Lea Michele and understands the need to continue with life. “She's just getting to the top of her career and I don't expect her to go out and do it alone," he said. "She should enjoy life. She had a good time when she was with Cory, from what I understand, but life's gotta go on.”

Update via Twitter from Lea Michele

While Monteith’s family is still grieving over his passing, Lea Michele has also taken time to reflect upon and remember the man she loved.

The actress tweeted a photo of herself with Cory along with a touching message. “We will hold you in our hearts today, and every day we remember your smile,” she wrote. “We will love you and miss you always.”

Lea Michele is currently dating Matthew Paetz.

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