Twitter was flooded with celebrity responses to the shocking death of “Glee” star, Cory Monteith. The 31 year old was found dead in a hotel in Vancouver on Saturday. No official cause of death has been confirmed but rumors of a drug overdose are swirling. According to Vancouver police, an autopsy is scheduled for Monday.
Monteith has had previous issues with substance abuse and checked into rehab earlier this year. His last public outing was with his girlfriend and “Glee” co-star Lea Michele at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball on June 8.
The star’s publicist released a statement confirming Monteith’s passing, “We are so saddened to confirm that the reports on the death of Cory Monteith are accurate. We are in shock and mourning this tragic loss.”
“Glee‘s “executive producers, 20th Century Fox Television and Fox Broadcasting Company released a joint statement “We are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Cory was an exceptional talent and an even more exceptional person. He was a true joy to work with and we will all miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.”
Mark Saling (Puck) was the first “Glee” cast member to react via twitter, tweeting a simple “no.”
“So You Think You Can Dance” judge, Adam Shankman, who directed several episodes of Glee told CNN, “”I had several interactions with him yesterday where he said that he was doing amazing,” … “He even said I am feeling fantastic. I’m like everybody else, really devastated and confused by what happened.” Shankman also tweeted “”Goodbye my amazing and beautiful friend. The lights in my world just grew dimmer. The world just lost one of our best. I love u so much…”
Co-star Dot Marie Jones (Coach Beistie) soon chimed in with a sweet tweet of her own, “I HAVE NO WORDS! MY HEART IS BROKEN CORY WAS NOT ONLY A HELL OF A FRIEND HE WAS ONE AMAZING MEN THAT I WILL HOLD CLOSE TO MY HEART FOREVER. I AM BLESSED TO HAVE WORKED WITH HIM AND LOVE HIM SO MUCH! MY HEART IS WITH HIS FAMILY AND OUR WHOLE GLEE FAMILY! I LOVE YOU ALL!
Frequent “Glee” guest star, Kristin Chenoweth tweeted “RIP Cory Montieth. You will be loved. Always.
Kim Kardashian, who has been MIA on twitter recently sent out a message, “Just heard about the death of Cory Monteith. So sad. Prayers 4 his family. Praying 4 Lea too! Words cant describe what they must be feeling.”
Taylor Swift: “Speechless. And for the worst reason.”
Rihanna: “Cory Monteith, may your spirit be at peace, and may you fly with the angels… Heartbreaking, my prayers are with all of his loved ones!”
Zooey Deschanel: “This is such sad news about @CoryMonteith – what an absolutely tragic loss of a very talented young man.”
Kaley Cuoco: “Please tell me it’s not true… #CoryMonteith no words. Prayers. Thoughts w his family. This is terrible. Can’t speak.”
Miley Cyrus: So shocked…can’t believe the sad news about Cory Monteith such a tragedy.He was so talented. praying for his family
Alyssa Milano: Beautiful man! Why did you leave us so soon? Rest with the angels, Cory Monteith.
Mia Farrow: Rest in peace Cory Monteith. Sad, very very sad
Nick Jonas: So sad to hear the news about Cory Monteith. Praying for his family and friends.
Richard Branson: #RIPCoryMonteith, a lovely human being who moved mountains to make the world a better place
Kelly Osbourne: My thought love & prayers are going out to the friends & family of Cory Monteith my he rest in peace!
MTV News: Its a sad day for gleeks mourning Cory Monteith‘s tragic death
Sophia Bush: “I saw him a few weeks ago in NY, looking so happy. heartbreaking… #corymonteith”
Nina Dobrev: “I’m gutted. Shocked and saddened to hear the news, my heart goes out to Cory’s family and friends. Lets respect their space as they grieve.”
Kevin Zegers: “I’ve never lost a friend this close. This feels like a mistake.”
Chloe Moretz: “I just heard about Cory Monteith.. Rest in peace, everyone close to him and affected by this loss you’re in my prayers.”
Olivia Munn: “Shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Cory Monteith. All my love to his family, friends & girlfriend. #TooSoon”
Ellen Page: “So heartbreaking to hear about Cory Monteith…my deepest condolences to his friends and family.”
Julianne Hough: “One of the kindest people I’ve ever met! My heart breaks for Cory’s family and loved ones… You will be missed and forever loved Cory!”
Eric Stonestreet: “RIP Cory Monteith. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.”
Lucy Hale: “With ever ounce of my body praying about Cory and his family and his friends. God bless all involved. Heart broken.”
One Direction’s Niall Horan: “RIP cory ! Didn’t know him personally! Met him on a couple of occasions! Super nice guy! Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends! X”
Kat Dennings: “I can’t fully process this news. Tragic, tragic loss of a young, promising, talented man. Cory Monteith, rest in peace”
Lance Bass: “Devastated about the news of Cory Monteith – such an incredible guy – my thoughts are with his family and friends.”
Mario Lopez: “RIP Cory Montieth… Such a nice guy, very down to earth. Incredibly sad….”
Joel McHale: “Way too soon. A very nice & good guy.”
Jean-Luc Bilodeau: “Forever young. Rest In Peace Cory. Blessings to the Monteith family.”
Debby Ryan: “RIP Cory Monteith. ): So young. Praying for those closest to him.”
Nick Zano: “ALL of our lives are precious & can be gone in a flash, live better, smarter & show true appreciation for the now. Sad day.#RipCoryMonteith”
Christa B. Allen: “my heart hurts for the friends and family of cory monteith. addiction is such a sorrowful battle. may his soul rest in peace. x”
Lacey Chabert: “So incredibly sad.”
Trevor Donovan: “Cory was taken from this world too soon… I’m glad I had the opportunity to know him. #RIP CORY”
Johnny Weir: “One of the kindest people in all Hollywood, RIP Cory. You made so many people believe in themselves, and with such warmth.”