Cory Monteith was found dead in a Vancouver hotel room yesterday and police do not suspect foul play according to CTV. The 31 year old actor completed rehab in the spring for an undisclosed reason and seemed to be doing better.
Cory Monteith sang and danced his way to fame and into our hearts on a little show called Glee. Something he told me before it started its fall run back in 2009, was not something he did before the show. Had he not told me that, I never would’ve known because he was so good on the show.
When it comes to how Glee will deal with his death, it is way too early to talk about. It is something that will be very hard for the close knit cast and crew, especially his girlfriend co-star Lea Michele, to deal with.
So today let’s honor him and watch an episode of Glee and/or listen to a few of the songs from the show.
His death really saddens not only because he was so young, but after I interviewed him I saw all the potential he had. It is sad he will never get to experience all he could’ve been.
Here are some Tweets from people who knew and loved him:
Fox: We are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Cory was an exceptional talent and an even more exceptional person. Cory 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.
Harry Shum Jr: At this time, please send nothing but love and light. This tragic news still doesn’t seem real to me. I love you Cory.
Dot Marie Jones: 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 HID FAMILY AND OUR WHOLE GLEE FAMILY! I LOVE YOU ALL!
Josh Sussman: I am so saddened to hear about Cory. He was such a great guy/Super-kind &warm. A tragic loss. My heart goes out to all his friends & family. RIP Cory. Glad to have met you on your journey. U will be missed. 💔
Eric Stoltz (directed a few eps): My heart is sick… Cory was a lovely, talented, and gentle man. He will be much missed indeed. #RipCoryMonteith
Adam Shankman: 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… I will always cherish you in my heart. Thank you for so many wonderful days. I love you CM …
John Stamos: First day on Glee he said to me, I can’t believe I’m working w/Uncle Jesse- I can’t believe i’m writing this tweet. Heartbreaking. RIP Cory. We talked about how lucky he felt to be alive-and sober. We talked about playing drums. Glad i knew you Cory.
Mark Salling: going through a million memories and emotions today. ill love you always Brother Cory.
James Gandolfini passed away today at the age of 51 from a suspected heart attack in Italy according to Variety. He started out on Broadway before transitioning to film and television. The latter form of media is what he known best for, as Tony Soprano on The Sopranos. It was the role of a lifetime and his legacy will love for many more because of that part.
He could’ve stopped acting when the show went to black, but he continued on. He was seen in Cinema Verite, Zero Dark Thirty and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone to name a few of post-Sopranos work. He also has a bunch of projects coming up including the movie Animal Rescue and he filmed the pilot for Criminal Justice. He also just signed on for CBS’s Taxi 22.
So today to keep his spirit that was as big as him alive, watch at least one of episode of The Sopranos or one of his movies like True Romance, Get Shorty or Surviving Christmas.
51 is way too young to die. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Lin, their 8 month old daughter, Liliana Ruth, and a son, Michael, from a previous marriage.
Esther Williams passed away peacefully this morning at the age of 91 according to her stepson Lorenzo Lamas. She was a quadruple threat because she could sing, dance, act and swim! The last one made her one the biggest movie stars in the ’40s and the ’50s, thanks to movies like Bathing Beauty, Fiesta, Neptune’s Daughter and Jupiter’s Darling to name one a few.
Her swimming was as beautiful as she was, so today keep her mermaid spirit alive and watch one of her many movies and then go for a swim!
Legendary Jean Stapleton passed away yesterday at the age of 90 according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actress had several roles in her amazing career, but she is best known for playing the lovable Edith Bunker on All in the Family. In that role, she won everyone’s heart because she played it with so much love. It was impossible not adore her. And even though her character was naive and innocent, Stapelton was so much more. The way she played off of everyone especially Carroll O’Connor as Archie Bunker, that took smarts!
I wish I could find the interview with the late David Dukes talking about how the audience reacted when Edith hit him the face with a burning pan. I remember he said that they went so crazy with applauds, cheers and stomping for several minutes that they couldn’t use it. How many actors can say that garner that kind of reaction? Not many and that was just how special she was as Edith Bunker.
So today remember her and keep her spirit alive by watching at least one All in the Family episode.
Dr Joyce Brothers passed away today at the age of 85 in NYC according to AP. The psychologist became a star in 1955 when she became the first and only woman to win the top prize on the $64,000 Question game show. Shortly after the win, she was given a show in New York where she offered dating and relationship advice to the audience members. As time went on she started writing columns for magazines and newspapers giving people advice about a lot of things. While she was doing all of that she was also appearing on talk shows and game shows all over the place. But she wasn’t only doing those shows, she was also appearing on shows like Happy Days, Mama’s Family, ALF and Taxi to name a few. She did so much that she was given the nickname “the Mother of Media Psychology!”
So today honor her by watching one of her many appearances on TV or finding one of her columns and see what you can learn from her words of wisdom.
