Vancouver Police have announced that Calgary-born Hollywood actor Cory Monteith was found dead at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel.
The 31-year-old actor is best known for his starring role on the TV show Glee. He was found in the hotel on the 21st floor at noon on July 13th, after his room was searched when he failed to check out of the hotel.
“I want to pass on our condolences to the family, friends, castmates and millions of fans of Mr. Monteith,” said Vancouver Police Acting Chief Doug LePard at a press conference held Saturday evening. “As was the case in countless homes, I watched Glee regularly with my daughters, and I know there will be shock and sadness in many households with the news of his tragic death.”
Monteith had been dead for several hours when his body was found. No foul play is suspected, and cause of death was not released at the press conference.
Sources have told Global BC that there are indications it may have been an overdose. Monteith had been in rehab a number of times in his life, most recently in April. He had regularly discussed his battles with addiction, saying in past interviews he took “anything and everything” and was “lucky to be alive.”
However, Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe said further tests would be needed to determine how Monteith died.
“The exact nature of those examinations will depend on investigative findings within the next day or two as information is gathered from medical records and discussions with family take place,” she said.
Lea Michele has asked for 'privacy at this devastating time' following the death of boyfriend Cory Monteith.
The actress released a statement on Sunday after her 31-year-old Glee co-star was found dead in his hotel room in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday.
'We ask that everyone kindly respect Lea's privacy during this devastating time,' a representative for Lea told People
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