Cory Monteith, one of the original breakout stars of 'Glee,' was found dead in his hotel room Saturday in Vancouver, BC. He was 31.
Local police have stated that there is currently no cause of death, though no foul play was suspected and that Monteith had been dead for several hours when his body was discovered early Saturday morning. Monteith's family, who is from the BC area, were notified late Saturday, just before the press conference that announced their son's passing to the public. Reports state that the actor checked into the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel on July 6th and was due to check out today. A full autopsy is set for Monday.
Monteith, who plays Finn Hudson on 'Glee,' checked into a drug addiction treatment facility at the end of March. At the time 'Glee' was two epsidoes away from wrapping its fourth season. The show's producer and 20th Century Fox heavily supported the actor's decision, saying at the time, "Cory is a beloved member of the 'Glee' family and we fully support his decision to seek treatment."
'Glee' has already been renewed for both a fifth and sixth season, and with the show not yet in production, it is likely that his death will be addressed in one of the opening episodes.
Monteith, who was dating his 'Glee' co-star Lea Michele, made his last public appearance at last month's Chrysalis Butterfly Ball charity event.
