Photo Flash: Remembering Cory Monteith
By: Walter McBride Jul. 15, 2013
Over the weekend, the world got the sad news of the passing of GLEE star Cory Monteith. Monteith passed away at Vancouver's Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel, police later confirmed in a press conference, however, no official cause of death has yet been publicly revealed. Below, BroadwayWorld remembers the young star with photos from some of his past appearances.
Monteith, who was dating his Glee co-star and Broadway vet Lea Michele, starred in the film Monte Carlo, opposite Leighton Meester, Selena Gomez and Katie Cassidy. His other film credits include FINAL DESTINATION 3, THE INVISIBLE, DECK THE HALLS, and WHISPER. He left rehab in April of 2013, after voluntarily admitting himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction in March of 2013.
His television credits include a lead role on the series "Kaya" and a recurring guest-star role on KYLE XY. He has also made numerous guest appearances on television shows, including SMALLVILLE, SUPERNATURAL, STARGATE, FLASH GORDON, and INTERNS. Additionally, he starred in the 2007 television movie HYBRID.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Monteith moved to Vancouver Island at a very young age. Throughout his life he has held jobs as a Wal-Mart greeter, a school bus driver, a roofer and a cab driver, before pursuing a career in acting.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Cory Monteith celebrating the release of the smash hit CD, glee - the music season one with an appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York City. November 3, 2009
Cory Monteith celebrating the release of the smash hit CD, glee - the music season one with an appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York City. November 3, 2009
Cory Monteith celebrating the release of the smash hit CD, glee - the music season one with an appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York City. November 3, 2009
Lea Michele & Cory Monteith celebrating the release of the smash hit CD, glee - the music season one with an appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York City. November 3, 2009
Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Dianna Agron, Mark Salling, Lea Michele & Cory Monteith celebrating the release of the smash hit CD, glee - the music season one with an appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York City. November 3, 2009
Lea Michele & Cory Monteith celebrating the release of the smash hit CD, glee - the music season one with an appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York City. November 3, 2009
Lea Michele & Cory Monteith celebrating the release of the smash hit CD, glee - the music season one with an appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York City. November 3, 2009
Cory Monteith celebrating the release of the smash hit CD, glee - the music season one with an appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York City. November 3, 2009
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