Those who knew actor Cory Monteith, who died at the age of 31 on Saturday, are reacting to the news of losing a friend.
Numerous people associated with the actor spoke about the news via Twitter throughout the evening following the announcement of his passing.
Glee Director Adam Shankman wrote:
I will always cherish you in my heart. Thank you for so many wonderful days. I love you CM … pic.twitter.com/HW5me8dmLo
Said Dot Marie Jones who plays Coach Beiste on Glee:
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
— Dot-Marie Jones (@dotmariejones) July 14, 2013
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, 2013
Co-star Damian McGinty said:
The guy I shot my first acting scene with. The nicest guy I’ve met. Can’t believe it.
Added Lauren Potter who plays Becky:
Cory was always so nice to me. I have so many good memories. pic.twitter.com/XYw4S8gMDH
There is also a tweet from Kristen Chenoweth, who has guest starred on Glee several times:
RIP CoryMontieth. You will be loved. Always.
Glee guest star Neil Patrick Harris also shared his thoughts:
How sad to read about Cory Monteith passing away. What a shame. He was a lovely, kind, talented guy and will be missed.
– Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) July 14, 2013
Glee co-star Mark Salling had tweeted a simple “no” but deleted the message shortly after publishing it.
Singer Demi Lovato voiced her support for Monteith’s girlfriend Lea Michele:
#RIPCoryMonteith… So unbelievably tragic. Please #prayforLea..
— demetria lovato (@ddlovato) July 14, 2013
The Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder both tweeted their feelings:
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.
— Nina Dobrev (@ninadobrev) July 14, 2013
Its truly a sad day-an amazingly talented young man is gone.So sorry to the family,friends&fans of Cory Monteith.Such a good man.Truly.
Fellow Fox actress Zooey Deschanel who stars on New Girl wrote:
This is such sad news about @CoryMonteith – what an absolutely tragic loss of a very talented young man.
— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) July 14, 2013
From actress Chloe Moretz, best known for her role in Kick-Ass and the upcoming sequel:
I just heard about Cory Monteith.. Rest in peace, everyone close to him and affected by this loss you’re in my prayers.
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) July 14, 2013
Kat Dennings tweeted:
I can’t fully process this news. Tragic, tragic loss of a young, promising, talented man. Cory Monteith, rest in peace
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