'Glee' Star Cory Monteith Dead at 31, Found in Hotel Room in Vancouver, Cause of Death Autopsy Scheduled for Monday [VIDEO]
Cory Monteith, who portrayed Finn Hudson on the hit TV series Glee, was found dead in his room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver.
"We are so saddened to confirm that the reports on the death of Cory Monteith are accurate," his rep said in a statement. "We are in shock and mourning this tragic loss."
According to police, the actor was out Friday night with friends and returned to his room in the early morning hours.
"There were others with Mr. Monteith in his room earlier (Friday) night, but video show him returning to his room by himself in the early morning hours, and we believe he was alone when he died," said Police Chief Doug LePard.
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Monteith had checked in July 6. He was due to check out Saturday.
"When he missed his check-out time, staff went to the room at noon and found his body," said LePard.
Monteith had recently finished a stint in rehab for substance abuse, after previously seeking help for addiction at age 19.
Monteith's untimely death shocked FOX. "We are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Cory was an exceptional talent and an even more exceptional person," FOX said in a statement on behalf of the network. "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."
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Monteith had seemed to have turned a corner recently, emerging from rehab and appearing last month with longtime girfriend and Glee co-star Lea Michele at a charity ball.
Officials said no cause of death was apparent, but said Monteith had been dead for several hours before his body was discovered. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.
