Cory Monteith — also known as the jock turned performer and clumsy dancer with a big voice Finn Hudson on Fox’s Glee — unexpectedly passed away Saturday night at the age of 31. A flood of tributes are certainly to come, but for now we only have the initial tweets and comments from Monteith’s fellow cast members and co-stars. Here are a few words from his colleagues accompanied by samples of the fine work they did together.
Harry Shum Jr., who plays fellow Glee Club member Mike Chang:
At this time, please send nothing but love and light. This tragic news still doesn't seem real to me. I love you Cory.
— Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) July 14, 2013Mark Salling, who plays Finn Hudson’s BFF Noah Puckerman:
going through a million memories and emotions today. ill love you always Brother Cory.
— Mark Salling (@MarkSalling) July 14, 2013Matthew Morrison, who plays teacher Mr. Schue, head of the Glee Club:
Naya Rivera, who plays classmate Santana Lopez:
Dot-Marie Jones, who plays football coach Shannon Beiste:
I AM BLESSED TO HAVE WORKED WITH HIM AND LOVE HIM SO MUCH! MY HEART IS WITH HID FAMILY AND OUR WHOLE GLEE FAMILY! I LOVE YOU ALL!
— Dot-Marie Jones (@dotmariejones) July 14, 2013Guest stars Idina Menzel (as Rachel Berry’s birth mom, Shelby Corcoran), John Stamos (as Emma’s dentist and ex-husband, Carl Howell), Kristin Chenoweth (as successful William McKinley High School alum April Rhodes), Ricky Martin (as Spanish teacher David Martinez), Gwyneth Paltrow (as substitute teacher Holly Holliday), and Olivia Newton-John and Josh Groban (as themselves):
@CoryMonteith @msleamichele @GLEEonFOX i hate twitter @ time like this.nothing i write will convey my sadness for corey& all who loved him.
— Idina Menzel (@idinamenzel) July 15, 2013We talked about how lucky he felt to be alive-and sober. We talked about playing drums. Glad i knew you Cory. pic.twitter.com/1Ulq0nYBGz
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) July 14, 2013RIP CoryMontieth. You will be loved. Always.
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) July 14, 2013I just heard the news.This is so sad. My heart goes out to his family & friends, specially Lea Michelle.Rest in peace Cory #RipCoryMonteith
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) July 14, 2013While I only met him briefly on set, I remember him to be an extremely sweet guy. Tragic. RIP Cory.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) July 14, 2013Cory Monteith @CoryMonteith.
So sad. So young.So sweet. So talented.
My condolences and prayers go to his family and loved ones xo
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