Glee's Cory Monteith, found dead in an Hotel Room

RodSuarez
RodSuarez Posts: 6,309 Member
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It is being reported by CTV that this afternoon, Glee star Cory Monteith was found dead at the Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancover.

It is unclear at this time, but sources are speculating that it could be of any overdose.

An official announcement is expected at 10:30PST.

More details to come….

http://perezhilton.com/2013-07-14-cory-monteith-dead-glee#.UeI2s20pjYI
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  • julies90
    julies90 Posts: 646 Member
    I hope that's not true
  • RodSuarez
    RodSuarez Posts: 6,309 Member
    I hope that's not true
    it is =(

    I am in shock, I just watched the Live stream of the Police report

    http://perezhilton.com/2013-07-14-cory-monteith-dead-glee/?from=topstory_perezhilton#.UeI7NG0pjYI
  • julies90
    julies90 Posts: 646 Member
    Why......unbelievable. So so horrible
  • UnwrappingCandy
    UnwrappingCandy Posts: 418 Member
    Wow.
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    So sad. RIP Cory....another young talent lost x
  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    Yup, I was reading it on global news, so young :frown:
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    I don't even know who that is but what a shame.
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
    :frown:
  • I_Will_Be_The_Swan
    I_Will_Be_The_Swan Posts: 132
    As a human being, I'm sorry he's dead, but honestly? He'd been using drugs and drinking heavily since his teens, he was in rehab recently - it's very easy to see that happening.

    Also, in re: his talent - what talent? He read as very stiff, unnatural, awkward, on screen; his singing was subpar; his dancing was awful - not in a "my character can't dance, so this is intentional" kind of way, but in a "genuinely can't dance, has no rythm or coordination" kind of way.

    I say this, not to degrade the dead, but because death does not make you perfect. It makes you dead. We should stop glamorizing the dead and glossing over their faults because of some primal fear of angry spirits or divine retribution.

    My apologies if I've hijacked your post.
  • Dr_Waffles
    Dr_Waffles Posts: 141 Member
    As a human being, I'm sorry he's dead, but honestly? He'd been using drugs and drinking heavily since his teens, he was in rehab recently - it's very easy to see that happening.

    Also, in re: his talent - what talent? He read as very stiff, unnatural, awkward, on screen; his singing was subpar; his dancing was awful - not in a "my character can't dance, so this is intentional" kind of way, but in a "genuinely can't dance, has no rythm or coordination" kind of way.

    I say this, not to degrade the dead, but because death does not make you perfect. It makes you dead. We should stop glamorizing the dead and glossing over their faults because of some primal fear of angry spirits or divine retribution.

    My apologies if I've hijacked your post.


    my thoughts exactly.
  • RodSuarez
    RodSuarez Posts: 6,309 Member
    As a human being, I'm sorry he's dead, but honestly? He'd been using drugs and drinking heavily since his teens, he was in rehab recently - it's very easy to see that happening.

    Also, in re: his talent - what talent? He read as very stiff, unnatural, awkward, on screen; his singing was subpar; his dancing was awful - not in a "my character can't dance, so this is intentional" kind of way, but in a "genuinely can't dance, has no rythm or coordination" kind of way.

    I say this, not to degrade the dead, but because death does not make you perfect. It makes you dead. We should stop glamorizing the dead and glossing over their faults because of some primal fear of angry spirits or divine retribution.

    My apologies if I've hijacked your post.

    well, it is kind of rude but true

    I enjoyed the show with its flaws, never liked his character but still. He was depressed, and I know how it feels.
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    As a human being, I'm sorry he's dead, but honestly? He'd been using drugs and drinking heavily since his teens, he was in rehab recently - it's very easy to see that happening.

    Also, in re: his talent - what talent? He read as very stiff, unnatural, awkward, on screen; his singing was subpar; his dancing was awful - not in a "my character can't dance, so this is intentional" kind of way, but in a "genuinely can't dance, has no rythm or coordination" kind of way.

    I say this, not to degrade the dead, but because death does not make you perfect. It makes you dead. We should stop glamorizing the dead and glossing over their faults because of some primal fear of angry spirits or divine retribution.

    My apologies if I've hijacked your post.

    Wow... Just....wow.
  • kindasortachewy
    kindasortachewy Posts: 1,084 Member
    So so sad :(
  • El_Cunado
    El_Cunado Posts: 359 Member
    As a human being, I'm sorry he's dead, but honestly? He'd been using drugs and drinking heavily since his teens, he was in rehab recently - it's very easy to see that happening.

    Also, in re: his talent - what talent? He read as very stiff, unnatural, awkward, on screen; his singing was subpar; his dancing was awful - not in a "my character can't dance, so this is intentional" kind of way, but in a "genuinely can't dance, has no rythm or coordination" kind of way.

    I say this, not to degrade the dead, but because death does not make you perfect. It makes you dead. We should stop glamorizing the dead and glossing over their faults because of some primal fear of angry spirits or divine retribution.

    My apologies if I've hijacked your post.


    my thoughts exactly.

    I agree, however it's still sad.
  • Absonthebrain
    Absonthebrain Posts: 587 Member
    im soo in shock about it! Finn was one of the main characters. I would never suspect any thing like this. He passed way too soon!
  • I_Will_Be_The_Swan
    I_Will_Be_The_Swan Posts: 132
    As a human being, I'm sorry he's dead, but honestly? He'd been using drugs and drinking heavily since his teens, he was in rehab recently - it's very easy to see that happening.

    Also, in re: his talent - what talent? He read as very stiff, unnatural, awkward, on screen; his singing was subpar; his dancing was awful - not in a "my character can't dance, so this is intentional" kind of way, but in a "genuinely can't dance, has no rythm or coordination" kind of way.

    I say this, not to degrade the dead, but because death does not make you perfect. It makes you dead. We should stop glamorizing the dead and glossing over their faults because of some primal fear of angry spirits or divine retribution.

    My apologies if I've hijacked your post.


    my thoughts exactly.

    I agree, however it's still sad.

    I never said that it wasn't. The loss of any life is tragic and terrible, but my issue is with the unyielding, fanatical defence of his many virtues and unending skill when he really didn't have any and, honestly, the only change is his death.

    I didn't intend to be rude, I didn't intend to make light of this situation, and I most certainly didn't intend to be a ****. I simply intended to speak my mind.
  • RodSuarez
    RodSuarez Posts: 6,309 Member
    I never said that it wasn't. The loss of any life is tragic and terrible, but my issue is with the unyielding, fanatical defence of his many virtues and unending skill when he really didn't have any and, honestly, the only change is his death.

    I didn't intend to be rude, I didn't intend to make light of this situation, and I most certainly didn't intend to be a ****. I simply intended to speak my mind.
    now that is REALLY rude.

    Yes he lacked the talent, yet he inspired many kids who could identify with him (being awkward and untalented, it gives awkward untalented kids hope), plus I am sure you wouldn't do it any better and throwin **** at somebody isn't really nice.
  • FitnessBeverlyHills
    FitnessBeverlyHills Posts: 189
    As a human being, I'm sorry he's dead, but honestly? He'd been using drugs and drinking heavily since his teens, he was in rehab recently - it's very easy to see that happening.

    Also, in re: his talent - what talent? He read as very stiff, unnatural, awkward, on screen; his singing was subpar; his dancing was awful - not in a "my character can't dance, so this is intentional" kind of way, but in a "genuinely can't dance, has no rythm or coordination" kind of way.

    I say this, not to degrade the dead, but because death does not make you perfect. It makes you dead. We should stop glamorizing the dead and glossing over their faults because of some primal fear of angry spirits or divine retribution.

    My apologies if I've hijacked your post.

    Geez relax..when anyone dies at such a young age its sad and tragic, I don't care who it is. And frankly booking a job in this town is not easy and he obviously had talent to get to where he was, it really doesn't just happen randomly like some people might think. He earned his keep and he was talented enough over thousands of other men who auditioned for his role. Drug addiction is horrible.

    Such a negative response to someone dying.
  • koko12
    koko12 Posts: 81 Member
    I never said that it wasn't. The loss of any life is tragic and terrible, but my issue is with the unyielding, fanatical defence of his many virtues and unending skill when he really didn't have any and, honestly, the only change is his death.

    I didn't intend to be rude, I didn't intend to make light of this situation, and I most certainly didn't intend to be a ****. I simply intended to speak my mind.
    now that is REALLY rude.

    Yes he lacked the talent, yet he inspired many kids who could identify with him (being awkward and untalented, it gives awkward untalented kids hope), plus I am sure you wouldn't do it any better and throwin **** at somebody isn't really nice.

    ^^^ this.
  • math1201
    math1201 Posts: 10
    Wow! well that is sad news, putting a side if he is talented or not, it is sad that he had those kind of troubles and adictions.

    I hope he rests in peace.
  • koko12
    koko12 Posts: 81 Member

    now that is REALLY rude.

    Yes he lacked the talent, yet he inspired many kids who could identify with him (being awkward and untalented, it gives awkward untalented kids hope), plus I am sure you wouldn't do it any better and throwin **** at somebody isn't really nice.

    actually this ^ :flowerforyou:
  • El_Cunado
    El_Cunado Posts: 359 Member
    As a human being, I'm sorry he's dead, but honestly? He'd been using drugs and drinking heavily since his teens, he was in rehab recently - it's very easy to see that happening.

    Also, in re: his talent - what talent? He read as very stiff, unnatural, awkward, on screen; his singing was subpar; his dancing was awful - not in a "my character can't dance, so this is intentional" kind of way, but in a "genuinely can't dance, has no rythm or coordination" kind of way.

    I say this, not to degrade the dead, but because death does not make you perfect. It makes you dead. We should stop glamorizing the dead and glossing over their faults because of some primal fear of angry spirits or divine retribution.

    My apologies if I've hijacked your post.


    my thoughts exactly.

    I agree, however it's still sad.

    I never said that it wasn't. The loss of any life is tragic and terrible, but my issue is with the unyielding, fanatical defence of his many virtues and unending skill when he really didn't have any and, honestly, the only change is his death.

    I didn't intend to be rude, I didn't intend to make light of this situation, and I most certainly didn't intend to be a ****. I simply intended to speak my mind.

    I was agreeing with you + him passing was sad.
    I wasn't implying you we're rude or that you were making light of the situation and I don't know you well enough to think you're a ****.
    Sorry.:flowerforyou:
  • I_Will_Be_The_Swan
    I_Will_Be_The_Swan Posts: 132
    I never said that it wasn't. The loss of any life is tragic and terrible, but my issue is with the unyielding, fanatical defence of his many virtues and unending skill when he really didn't have any and, honestly, the only change is his death.

    I didn't intend to be rude, I didn't intend to make light of this situation, and I most certainly didn't intend to be a ****. I simply intended to speak my mind.
    now that is REALLY rude.

    Yes he lacked the talent, yet he inspired many kids who could identify with him (being awkward and untalented, it gives awkward untalented kids hope), plus I am sure you wouldn't do it any better and throwin **** at somebody isn't really nice.

    ^^^ this.

    Again, I didn't intend to throw **** at him. He's dead, it's a tragedy. I don't know; I wouldn't have been cast as Finn because I'm female. I have, however, been dancing since I was two, singing since I was five, and acting since I was eleven. I've had serious, hardcore training in all three, and while I haven't had the opportunity to perform on an internationally syndicated show like Glee, I'd like to believe I could hold my own.

    He was a role model to many, and while I respect him for that, I find it appalling that death has made him a hero and a figurehead. He died, not because he was depressed or addicted or attacked, but because he used and abused alcohol and drugs as a coping method. This is not healthy behaviour and it's not something that should be treated as a stepping stone for his aborted carreer.

    He's dead. That doesn't make him perfect. It makes him dead.

    Is it rude to acknowledge that fact? No. It's simply accepting the truth. I'm sorry if that offends anyone's delicate sensibilities, but I don't like lying - and that's what it is. Making someone out to be better or more than they were in life because you feel guilt or regret or sorrow or shame at their death is lying, and I won't stand for it.
  • I_Will_Be_The_Swan
    I_Will_Be_The_Swan Posts: 132
    As a human being, I'm sorry he's dead, but honestly? He'd been using drugs and drinking heavily since his teens, he was in rehab recently - it's very easy to see that happening.

    Also, in re: his talent - what talent? He read as very stiff, unnatural, awkward, on screen; his singing was subpar; his dancing was awful - not in a "my character can't dance, so this is intentional" kind of way, but in a "genuinely can't dance, has no rythm or coordination" kind of way.

    I say this, not to degrade the dead, but because death does not make you perfect. It makes you dead. We should stop glamorizing the dead and glossing over their faults because of some primal fear of angry spirits or divine retribution.

    My apologies if I've hijacked your post.


    my thoughts exactly.

    I agree, however it's still sad.

    I never said that it wasn't. The loss of any life is tragic and terrible, but my issue is with the unyielding, fanatical defence of his many virtues and unending skill when he really didn't have any and, honestly, the only change is his death.

    I didn't intend to be rude, I didn't intend to make light of this situation, and I most certainly didn't intend to be a ****. I simply intended to speak my mind.

    I was agreeing with you + him passing was sad.
    I wasn't implying you we're rude or that you were making light of the situation and I don't know you well enough to think you're a ****.
    Sorry.:flowerforyou:

    I know; that was aimed at other comments. I simply didn't want to take up any more space on this thread. *hugs*
  • UnwrappingCandy
    UnwrappingCandy Posts: 418 Member
    I never said that it wasn't. The loss of any life is tragic and terrible, but my issue is with the unyielding, fanatical defence of his many virtues and unending skill when he really didn't have any and, honestly, the only change is his death.

    I didn't intend to be rude, I didn't intend to make light of this situation, and I most certainly didn't intend to be a ****. I simply intended to speak my mind.
    now that is REALLY rude.

    Yes he lacked the talent, yet he inspired many kids who could identify with him (being awkward and untalented, it gives awkward untalented kids hope), plus I am sure you wouldn't do it any better and throwin **** at somebody isn't really nice.

    ^^^ this.

    Again, I didn't intend to throw **** at him. He's dead, it's a tragedy. I don't know; I wouldn't have been cast as Finn because I'm female. I have, however, been dancing since I was two, singing since I was five, and acting since I was eleven. I've had serious, hardcore training in all three, and while I haven't had the opportunity to perform on an internationally syndicated show like Glee, I'd like to believe I could hold my own.

    He was a role model to many, and while I respect him for that, I find it appalling that death has made him a hero and a figurehead. He died, not because he was depressed or addicted or attacked, but because he used and abused alcohol and drugs as a coping method. This is not healthy behaviour and it's not something that should be treated as a stepping stone for his aborted carreer.

    He's dead. That doesn't make him perfect. It makes him dead.

    Is it rude to acknowledge that fact? No. It's simply accepting the truth. I'm sorry if that offends anyone's delicate sensibilities, but I don't like lying - and that's what it is. Making someone out to be better or more than they were in life because you feel guilt or regret or sorrow or shame at their death is lying, and I won't stand for it.
    This story broke only a couple of hours ago and I don't see anyone saying he was perfect or anyone trying to make him seem glorious. I see you being a totally tactless about someone who has just died, someone who was loved, someone who started with nothing, struggled with addiction, and somehow still managed to 'make it big'. You're unbelievable.
  • theoriginaljayne
    theoriginaljayne Posts: 559 Member
    I have, however, been dancing since I was two, singing since I was five, and acting since I was eleven.

    Since when did this become a pissing contest between you and Cory Monteith?

    Sure, death doesn't make people perfect, but it sounds more like you just don't like the guy.

    Edited to add: Clearly you've never dealt with the hell that is substance abuse and addiction, and I hope you never have to.
  • wswilliams67
    wswilliams67 Posts: 938 Member
    As a human being, I'm sorry he's dead, but honestly? He'd been using drugs and drinking heavily since his teens, he was in rehab recently - it's very easy to see that happening.

    Also, in re: his talent - what talent? He read as very stiff, unnatural, awkward, on screen; his singing was subpar; his dancing was awful - not in a "my character can't dance, so this is intentional" kind of way, but in a "genuinely can't dance, has no rythm or coordination" kind of way.

    I say this, not to degrade the dead, but because death does not make you perfect. It makes you dead. We should stop glamorizing the dead and glossing over their faults because of some primal fear of angry spirits or divine retribution.

    My apologies if I've hijacked your post.

    You are 18. You know anything about life and I pray that you never have to deal with a monkey on your back like substance abuse. It can be crippling.

    As for your critique of his 'skills' you obviously can't separate character from reality. Finn was his character and was all the things you described. Monteith in RL was none of the things you said judging by the many interviews I've seen him do.

    I'm a diagnosed narcissist and have more empathy than you. You must be borderlining on the psychopath end of the scale.
  • RodSuarez
    RodSuarez Posts: 6,309 Member
    @ I will be the Swan: then Darling, if you are a fellow performer you must learn a really important lesson (specially if you are into Theater) we are a community, we support each other, we strive to be positive - we focus on the good side, and we don't talk **** (at least publicly) of one another. Being bitter won't get you anywhere. At no moment I tried to put him as a hero, saint or super talented guy. Yes he abused prescription drugs and alcohol, fame isn't easy, some are blessed to handle it the right way, some other can, and some just don't get their time in the spotlight - who knows why. Working on the insdustry isn't all about your talent or training, it is important yes and it should be the core of your performance, but as an actor so many other things come to game, your type, the way you (or your agent) brand / sell you, your connections, the friends you make, your work's Ethics and luck,

    Maybe there is many actors who are just really lucky and book an amazing job that brings them to the spotlight, great for them, those of us who don't get to be lucky well, we keep working really hard, improving what we can to make it happen, and if it doesn't happen then we can be proud we fought for it and lived doing what we love.
  • RodSuarez
    RodSuarez Posts: 6,309 Member
    I'm a diagnosed narcissist and have more empathy than you. You must be borderlining on the psychopath end of the scale.
    Epic Quote is Epic.
  • kindasortachewy
    kindasortachewy Posts: 1,084 Member
    As a human being, I'm sorry he's dead, but honestly? He'd been using drugs and drinking heavily since his teens, he was in rehab recently - it's very easy to see that happening.

    Also, in re: his talent - what talent? He read as very stiff, unnatural, awkward, on screen; his singing was subpar; his dancing was awful - not in a "my character can't dance, so this is intentional" kind of way, but in a "genuinely can't dance, has no rythm or coordination" kind of way.

    I say this, not to degrade the dead, but because death does not make you perfect. It makes you dead. We should stop glamorizing the dead and glossing over their faults because of some primal fear of angry spirits or divine retribution.

    My apologies if I've hijacked your post.

    You are what is wrong with the world today. :)
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