Cory Monteith is being remembered by Glee creator Ryan Murphy on what would have been in 33rd birthday (May 11).
“It’s always hard when I speak about Cory because I miss Cory,” Ryan told People. “It’s a very sort of sad feeling when I think about him. I miss him. I loved him. I think about him every day.”
He added, “I think that he was taken too soon, [that's] one of the great tragedies to me. I do think that he influenced and helped so many people, and I have to hold on to that. It’s too overwhelmingly sad.”
In case you missed it, see how Cory‘s girlfriend at the time, Lea Michele, memorialized him via social media.
Cory tragically died back in July 2013 after consuming a toxic mix of heroin and alcohol.
Lea Michele is giving us a whole bunch of feelings with the sweet message she wrote for her late boyfriend Cory Monteith.
The 28-year-old actress took to her Twitter account to pay tribute to Cory on what would have been his 33rd birthday. This is his second birthday that has passed since his death and she did the same thing last year.
“I know you’re serenading everyone right now.. We love you Cory! Happy Birthday..??,” Lea wrote today.
Lea is currently in New York City to attend the Fox Upfronts event alongside the cast of her upcoming series Scream Queens. Stay tuned for photos from the red carpet!
I know you're serenading everyone right now.. We love you Cory! Happy Birthday..?? pic.twitter.com/pbjMFOr06N
Lea Michele carries a memento of her late boyfriend Cory Montieth while leaving the set of Glee for the very last time on Sunday (February 22) in Los Angeles.
The 28-year-old actress shared the photo on Twitter, writing, “One last thing. <3″
Of course, it was the football jersey that once belonged to Cory‘s character Finn before he died.
In case you missed them, check out tons more photos of the cast from their last day on set!
Oh, and enter now for a chance see the cast perform for the last time ever at the upcoming Family Equality Council L.A. awards dinner!
Lea Michele is looking back on her late love Cory Monteith exactly one year after his tragic death.
“We hold you in our hearts today, and every day we remember your smile. We will love you and miss you always,” the 27-year-old actress tweeted with a photo of Cory.
Cory was just 31 years old when he was found dead in a hotel room after consuming a toxic mix of heroin and alcohol on July 13, 2013 in Vancouver, Canada.
Our thoughts go out to Lea and all of Cory‘s loved ones today.
JJJ has a heavy heart today. It’s been exactly one year since Cory Monteith suddenly and tragically passed away.
The Glee star, 31 years old at the time of his death, was found dead in a hotel room after consuming a toxic mix of heroin and alcohol on July 13, 2013 in Vancouver, Canada.
Celebrities took to Twitter today to express their love for Cory and to remember their dear friend.
“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,” his co-star Matthew Morrisontweeted.
Meanwhile, Harry Shum Jrwrote, “I often think of the good memories I shared with Cory and it makes me smile. He was a one of a kind gentleman and will forever be missed.”
Our thoughts go out to all of Cory‘s friends and family today.
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The song’s lyrics are haunting as she wrote it only seven days after Corydied from an overdose in July 2013.
The last verse reads, “I check my phone and wait to hear from you in a crowded room/I thought we would grow old/Mirrors in the smoke/Left me here to choke.”
WHAT DO YOU THINK of Lea Michele’s song about Cory Monteith?
It’s been a few months since Glee paid tribute to fallen co-star Cory Monteith on the Fox show.
Director Paris Barclay chatted with US Weekly about bringing his passing back up during the 100th episode.
“I don’t think it could go much farther without continuing to talk about how that hurts,” Mr. Barclay shared.
He added, “There is so much feeling there and it affected the Glee family in such a profound way, and you can expect it to be dealt with in the 100th episode. It definitely comes back and is dealt with in a significant way.”
Glee‘s 100th episode will be a two-parter airing in March.
