The industry reacted with shock and sadness over the sudden passing of “Glee” star Cory Monteith, who was found dead on Saturday in a Vancouver hotel room.
“Glee” producers were “deeply saddened” in a statement released by Fox while reps for Monteith’s co-star and real life girlfriend Lea Michele asked for privacy “during this devastating time.”
Friends and colleagues of Monteith took to Twitter to express their heartfelt condolences.
Ellen DeGeneres: “My heart breaks for the friends and family of Cory Monteith. What a loss.”
Neil Patrick Harris: “How sad to read about Cory Monteith passing away. What a shame. He was a lovely, kind, talented guy and will be missed.”
“Glee” co-star Mark Salling: “No”
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.”
Jesse Tyler Ferguson: “I am so sad to hear about Cory Monteith. He was a lovely person with a ton of talent. My heart goes out to his family and friends. RIP Cory.”
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!”
Sophia Bush: “I saw him a few weeks ago in NY, looking so happy. heartbreaking…”
Katy Perry: “Rest in peace Cory. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones. Our prayers are with you.”
John Stamos: “We talked about how lucky he felt to be alive-and sober. We talked about playing drums. Glad i knew you Cory.”
Demi Lovato: “#RIPCoryMonteith… So unbelievably tragic. Please #prayforLea.”
Kim Kardashian: “Just heard about the death of Cory Monteith. So sad. Prayers 4 his family. Praying 4 Lea too! Words can’t describe what they must be feeling.”
