Cory Monteith Dead at 31: Celebs React to Glee Star's Death on Twitter
Fans and friends of Glee's Cory Monteith are in mourning following the actor's sudden, shocking death at age 31.
Among those who expressed their grief and disbelief over Monteith's death were Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, and Glee costars Kristin Chenoweth and Dot Marie Jones. Read on for their reactions.
Monteith, who played Finn Hudson on Glee, had recently completed a stay in rehab.
He was found dead in a hotel room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, Canada, after he missed his noon checkout time on Saturday.
He was in a relationship with his Glee costar Lea Michele. She has yet to respond publicly about Monteith's death.
Cory Monteith Dead at 31, Autopsy Scheduled for Monday
Kristin Chenoweth: RIP Cory Monteith. You will be loved. Always.
Dot Marie Jones: I have no words! My heart is broken. Cory was not only a hell of a friend, he was one amazing man that I will hold close to my heart forever.
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!
Kim Kardashian: Just heard about the death of Cory Monteith. So sad. Prayers 4 his family. Praying 4 Lea too! Words can't describe what they must be feeling.
Taylor Swift: Speechless. And for the worst reason.
Kelly Osbourne: My thought love & prayers are going out to the friends & family of Cory Monteith my he rest in peace!
Adam Shankman: Goodbye my amazing and beautiful friend. The lights in my world just grew dimmer. The world just lost one of our best. I love u so much...
Nina Dobrev: I'm gutted. Shocked and saddened to hear the news, my heart goes out to Cory's family and friends. Let's respect their space as they grieve.
Kat Dennings: I can't fully process this news. Tragic, tragic loss of a young, promising, talented man. Cory Monteith, rest in peace.
Zooey Deschanel: This is such sad news about Cory Monteith - what an absolutely tragic loss of a very talented young man.
Kaley Cuoco: #CoryMonteith, no words. Prayers. Thoughts w/ his family. This is terrible. Can't speak.
Sophia Bush: I saw him a few weeks ago in NY, looking so happy. Heartbreaking...
Mario Lopez: RIP Cory Monteith...Such a nice guy, very down to earth. Incredibly sad. #TooYoungToDie
Joel McHale: Way too soon. A very nice & good guy.
Lance Bass: Devastated about the news of Cory Monteith - such an incredible guy - my thoughts are with his family and friends.
Katie Cassidy: So sad to lose a dear friend & talented man...Cory Monteith, you'll always be remembered.
