Obituary of Cory Monteith

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Cory Monteith

Cory Monteith (born May 11th, 1982 in Calgary, Alberta) is a TV Actor who was best known for his role as Finn Hudson on the television series "Glee". Cory was an extremely talented young singer, actor and drummer. He had a troubled adolescence involving substance abuse from age 13, and entered drug rehabilitation at age 19. This helped him to rebuild his life and launch his acting career. Following his success on "Glee", Cory Monteith began acting in film, including the movies " Monte Carlo" and "Sisters & Brothers. He once again sought treatment for addiction in April 2013. Cory died on July 13th, 2013 at the age of 31 due to a heroin and alcohol overdose.

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Cory Monteith Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Monteith, Cory
    • Common Name: Cory Monteith
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • Birth Date: May 11, 1982
    • Age: 31 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 2004-2013
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
    • Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

    Cory's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Cory Allan Michael Monteith
    • Father: Joe Monteith
    • Mother: Ann McGregor
    • Brother(s):
      • Shaun Monteith
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 13 2013 at age 31
  • Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Cause of Death: Overdose (Heroin and Alcohol)
  • Interment: Cremated in Vancouver on July 17 2013

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Canadian Born on May 11th Born in 1982 Born in Alberta Died in 2013 Died at age 31 Died from Overdose

Quotable Quotes:

"Maybe it'll be like The Simpsons (1989), and everybody will remain unchanged. Maybe that's what Glee (2009)'s about. Maybe this is kind of a stasis show. I don't know." (IMDB)

"Cory touched the lives of countless individuals through his talent, kindness, and infectious personality, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and bring joy to others. (V)"

"Cory Monteith had a successful professional life as an actor, known for his role as Finn Hudson on the hit TV show Glee, but tragically passed away at a young age due to substance abuse. (V)"

Is Mr. Cory Monteith still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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