News of the death of Cory Monteith spread quickly Sunday, with a number of celebrities expressing their condolences for the 31-year-old Canadian-born actor who shot to fame for his role as Finn Hudson in the hit TV show Glee.
[View the story "Hollywood reacts to death of 'Glee' star Cory Monteith" on Storify ]Hollywood reacts to death of 'Glee' star Cory Monteith News of the death of Cory Monteith spread quickly Sunday, with a number of celebrities expressing their condolences for the 31-year-old Canadian-born actor who shot to fame for his role as Finn Hudson in the hit TV show Glee. Storified by CTVNews.ca · Sun, Jul 14 2013 10:40:08
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
So shocked...can't believe the sad news about Cory Monteith such a tragedy.He was so talented. praying for his family #RipCoryMonteithMiley Ray Cyrus
Remembering Cory Monteith. pic.twitter.com/g6uvRGqJMgGLEE
This is such sad news about @CoryMonteith - what an absolutely tragic loss of a very talented young man.zooey deschanel
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.ian somerhalder
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!Rihanna
My heart breaks for the friends and family of Cory Monteith. What a loss.Ellen DeGeneres
#CoryMonteith no words. Prayers. Thoughts w his family. This is terrible. Can't speak.Kaley Cuoco
So sad to hear the news about Cory Monteith. Praying for his family and friends.Nick Jonas
Speechless. And for the worst reason.Taylor Swift
Shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Cory Monteith. All my love to his family, friends & girlfriend. #TooSoonoliviamunn
RIP Cory Monteith (from Glee) so sad :( pic.twitter.com/GIn89DkqQ4Notebook of Love
Cory Monteith was too young to die. My heart goes out to Lea Michele, gleeks and Cory's family #RipCoryMonteith pic.twitter.com/TeB0SdMm9DOne Direction
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
wow! RIP Cory Monteith. such a nice guy. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. #RIPKendall Jenner
Really sad about Cory Monteith's passing. Saying prayers for friends and family, what a difficult time...Hilary Duff
While many of Monteith's 'Glee' co-stars remained silent on the tragic news, a few have taken to Twitter to pay their respects.
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.GLEE
RIP Cory. Glad to have met you on your journey. U will be missed. instagram.com/p/bvQYFhzQBw/Josh Sussman
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 FOREVERDot-Marie Jones
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
RIP Cory Monteith aka Finn. Huge fan of his and learned so much from his character. Prayers goin up for his family. pic.twitter.com/mwDOEZcKzrWillie Jones
Oh my God. Cory. Man. I can't. Praying for you man. You were a good soul.Nolan Gerard Funk
Thanks for always being kind Cory. You came a long way from hanging on the beaches in vancouver with the gang pre Glee. Sending you love budNolan Gerard Funk
OMG!! My Cory...iqbal theba
Some stars also sent their condolences to Monteith's girlfriend Lea Michele, who starred alongside him in Glee as on-screen girlfriend Rachel Berry.
He looked so happy with Lea Michele. This picture was taken less than a month ago... #RipCoryMonteith pic.twitter.com/m5iqM7vecBnot typical.
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 feelingKim Kardashian
#RIPCoryMonteith... So unbelievably tragic. Please #prayforLea..demetria lovato
