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Glee star Cory Monteith has been found dead in a Vancouver hotel, police say. | Glee star Cory Monteith has been found dead in a Vancouver hotel, police say. |
The 31-year-old, who played Finn Hudson in the Fox TV hit, was found dead at the Pacific Rim Hotel in the city centre on Saturday, said police. | The 31-year-old, who played Finn Hudson in the Fox TV hit, was found dead at the Pacific Rim Hotel in the city centre on Saturday, said police. |
The cause of death was not immediately apparent, police say, but foul play has been ruled out. | The cause of death was not immediately apparent, police say, but foul play has been ruled out. |
Monteith, who had been in the musical comedy since its 2009 start, was treated for drug addiction in April, and had a history of substance-abuse. | Monteith, who had been in the musical comedy since its 2009 start, was treated for drug addiction in April, and had a history of substance-abuse. |
His body was found by Pacific Rim staff after he missed his check-out time on Saturday, said Vancouver's Deputy Police Chief Doug Lepard. | His body was found by Pacific Rim staff after he missed his check-out time on Saturday, said Vancouver's Deputy Police Chief Doug Lepard. |
He had returned to his room at the Pacific Rim alone early on Saturday morning having been out with friends earlier in the evening, said Deputy Police Chief Lepard. | He had returned to his room at the Pacific Rim alone early on Saturday morning having been out with friends earlier in the evening, said Deputy Police Chief Lepard. |
Coroner Lisa Lapointe said: "We do not have a great deal of information as to cause of death." | Coroner Lisa Lapointe said: "We do not have a great deal of information as to cause of death." |
Calgary-born Monteith described himself on Twitter as "tall, awkward, canadian, actor, drummer, person". | Calgary-born Monteith described himself on Twitter as "tall, awkward, canadian, actor, drummer, person". |
He was treated for drug abuse aged 19 and had been open about his battle against addiction, telling one interviewer he took "anything and everything". | He was treated for drug abuse aged 19 and had been open about his battle against addiction, telling one interviewer he took "anything and everything". |
Lea Michele said she loved and supported her long-term boyfriend and was proud he was seeking help, People magazine reported when he entered the rehabilitation programme. | |
Michele played Monteith's opposite number Rachel Berry in Glee, which follows a group of American secondary school misfits in their quest for singing contest glory. | |
Known for its melodic covers and celebrity cameo appearances - the show featured appearances by Britney Spears, Gwyneth Paltrow and Neil Patrick Harris - Glee's four series had made global celebrities of its cast. |