Cory Montheith death anniversary is a particularly hard time for his former Glee co-stars. The whole gang posted tweets to honor Cory.
Cory died in July 13, 2014 at 31 years old and it is now a year since then. Glee fans the world over got shocked when Cory died of a fata mix of alcohol and heroin. He was found inside his Vancouver hotel room. Foul play was ruled out immediately after surveillance footage showed he had been with friends Friday night but returned to his room alone.
Cory's rise to fame was via "Finn Hudson", the quarterback singer in the hit TV series "Glee".
He had previously had drug issued during his younger days. In a 2011 interview in Parade magazine, Monteith shared how he was "lucky to be alive". "I burned a lot of bridges," he told the magazine. "I was out of control."
He described his substance abuse problem as "anything and everything, as much as possible. I had a serious problem."
His friends and family has now taken to social media to honor the Glee star. Read on to see what they had to say, including a girlfriend, Lea Michele, Ryan Murphy and Matthew Morrison.
As for what Lea will be doing to commemorate Cory's 1-year death anniversary, "She is going to make a mention of it on Twitter and Instagram but for most of the day she is going to mourn on her own time and keep her thoughts and feelings to herself," a source said. "She knows that Cory would want to live her life and that is exactly what she will be doing."
"Cory's enthusiasm and ideas helped shape what Limelight has become and his generous spirit helped pave the way for our future," Project Limelight tweeted from its account Sunday. "We miss him."
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— Ryan Murphy (@MrRPMurphy) July 13, 2014
I personally believe Cory was reborn into some other beautiful form a year ago today. I celebrate him and his life... Wherever that may be. — Matthew Morrison (@Matt_Morrison) July 13, 2014
We hold you in our hearts today, and every day we remember your smile. We will love you and miss you always. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/deA4PQUZNz
— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) July 13, 2014
365 days since you've gone and not a day passes we don't remember your smiling face. We miss you… https://t.co/MBLyRw37kw — Jenna Ushkowitz (@JennaUshkowitz) July 13, 2014
It's been 1 whole year & it's still so surreal, but today is just a reminder of how damn great you were and how much you mean to us all. ❤️
— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) July 13, 2014
I miss him terribly. I know you all miss him too. To Cory... pic.twitter.com/tfwHKE0gXv — Dianna Agron (@DiannaAgron) July 13, 2014
I remember your smile and your warm hugs! 1 year without you and your presence is still felt. Miss and love u everyday big bro