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Actor Cory Monteith Dead At 31

July 13, 2013 / 11:00 PM PDT / KBCW 44 San Francisco

(CBS NEWS) - Actor Cory Monteith, who guest starred on an episode of Smallville and Supernatural and rose to fame on the musical series "Glee," has died. He was 31.

Monteith was found dead inside his hotel room in Vancouver, Canada, around noon local time on Saturday, after he missed his check-out time, according to Deputy Police Chief Doug Lepard.

Monteith was dead when paramedics arrived on the scene, authorities said, noting that he had been "deceased for several hours." Monteith was at room at the Pacific Rim Hotel earlier in the day with other people, police said, but it was believed he was alone at the time of his death. All indications point to no foul play.

The cause of death wasn't immediately apparent, authorities said. Police will speak to family and friends. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday.

It wasn't immediately clear why Monteith was in Vancouver or who he had been with over the last several days. Monteith, who portrayed Finn Hudson on "Glee," is from Canada and got his acting start in Vancouver.

Monteith's death follows news that he had entered rehab this past spring. A rep confirmed in April that the actor had "voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction."

CW Stars React on Twitter:

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

https://twitter.com/iansomerhalder/statuses/356425717552128002

My thoughts and prayers go out to Cory's family, fans and friends during this hard time... Rest in peace.
— Kat Graham (@KatGraham) July 14, 2013

#CoryMonteith a loss of words. May you rest in Peace. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
— Jaime King (@Jaime_King) July 14, 2013

So sad to lose a dear friend & talented man... @CoryMonteith you'll always be remembered.
— Katie Cassidy (@MzKatieCassidy) July 14, 2013

This news of Cory Monteith's death just shakes me to my very core. So young. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
— Scott Porter (@ScottPorter) July 14, 2013

Sad news. ...Shocking and terribly sad. #Cory
— Matt Lanter (@MattLanter) July 14, 2013

ALL of our lives are precious & can be gone in a flash, live better, smarter & show true appreciation for the now. Sad day.#RipCoryMonteith
— Nick Zano (@NICKZANO) July 14, 2013

Oh my god. Oh, no. There are no words. I'm so sorry. Heartbreaking. #RipCoryMonteith
— Julie Plec (@julieplec) July 14, 2013

Really sad to hear news of @CoryMonteith. Super talented guy.
— Andrew Kreisberg (@AJKreisberg) July 14, 2013

Monteith's Co-Star Reactions:

going through a million memories and emotions today. ill love you always Brother Cory.
— Mark Salling (@MarkSalling) July 14, 2013

https://twitter.com/iqbaltheba/statuses/356290680898863104
https://twitter.com/dotmariejones/statuses/356293981275029507
https://twitter.com/dotmariejones/statuses/356294432250806272

RIP CoryMontieth. You will be loved. Always.
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) July 14, 2013

https://twitter.com/nolanfunk/statuses/356296939626704898

https://twitter.com/littlelengies/statuses/356372927454773251
https://twitter.com/damianmcginty/statuses/356300724805709824
https://twitter.com/JoshSussman/statuses/356307486820663296
https://twitter.com/iharryshum/statuses/356392027476328449

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https://twitter.com/nickjonas/statuses/356358576761085953
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https://twitter.com/rihanna/statuses/356352409238384641

#RIPCoryMonteith... So unbelievably tragic. Please #prayforLea..
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) July 14, 2013

https://twitter.com/leannrimes/statuses/356409879763759104

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
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) July 14, 2013

https://twitter.com/adamlambert/statuses/356512794885099520

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https://twitter.com/PaulaAbdul/statuses/356412255547568131

https://twitter.com/ActuallyNPH/statuses/356407239428423680

shocked and so heartbroken to hear the news about Cory. my heart goes out to his friends and family.
— Beth Behrs (@BethBehrs) July 14, 2013

I can't fully process this news. Tragic, tragic loss of a young, promising, talented man. Cory Monteith, rest in peace
— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) July 14, 2013

https://twitter.com/RachelleLefevre/statuses/356296063965077504
https://twitter.com/Alyssa_Milano/statuses/356395733261369345
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Devastated. So sad.
— Cheryl Burke (@CherylBurke) July 14, 2013

https://twitter.com/EllenPage/statuses/356325819842445312
https://twitter.com/ThatKevinSmith/statuses/356391725746503681
https://twitter.com/TheEllenShow/statuses/356459665892188161
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https://twitter.com/oliviamunn/statuses/356327159507333120
https://twitter.com/RitaWilson/statuses/356515541621538816

I saw him a few weeks ago in NY, looking so happy. heartbreaking... #corymonteith RT @aurosan: No no no no no no no: http://t.co/zQZasD3N37
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) July 14, 2013

https://twitter.com/arielwinter1/statuses/356321297279614976
https://twitter.com/kristiyamaguchi/statuses/356553290961526786
https://twitter.com/monicapotter/statuses/356303623048794113

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
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) July 14, 2013

wow! RIP Cory Monteith. such a nice guy. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. #RIP
— Kendall (@KendallJenner) July 14, 2013

R.I.P pic.twitter.com/oX7T2zAfvX
— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) July 14, 2013

https://twitter.com/NeNeLeakes/statuses/356426736147243011

SO sad tonight...no justice for Trayvon Martin and now the sad news of Cory Monteith . Heartbreaking
— Kyle Richards (@KyleRichards) July 14, 2013

So sad to hear about Cory Monteith #RIP
— Carmen Electra (@carmenelectra) July 14, 2013

https://twitter.com/lisarinna/statuses/356558813370912770

RIP Cory Monteith... http://t.co/27C7RpbJkL
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) July 14, 2013

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

I am truly saddened to hear about Cory Monteith. What a talented and sweet guy. My prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
— Rumer Willis (@TheRue) July 14, 2013

this is devastating....my heart goes out to @CoryMonteith & his loved ones....& cast and crew of #Glee a tragic loss....#RipCoryMonteith
— Denise Richards (@DENISE_RICHARDS) July 14, 2013

So sad to hear of Cory Monteith's passing. What an incredibly talented young man.. My heart goes out to Lea & his family.
— Pia Toscano (@PiaToscano) July 14, 2013

This is such sad news about @CoryMonteith - what an absolutely tragic loss of a very talented young man.
— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) July 14, 2013

RIP Cory Montieth... Such a nice guy, very down to earth. Incredibly sad....#TooYoungToDie
— Mario Lopez (@mariolopezviva) July 14, 2013

Way too soon. A very nice & good guy. RT @joshgad: RIP Cory Monteith. Gone way too soon.
— Joel McHale (@joelmchale) July 14, 2013

Ps...I deleted my last tweet because I wanted to wait until facts were into talk about a persons (cont) http://t.co/nAVvhv7VF7
— Katee Sackhoff (@kateesackhoff) July 14, 2013

And in other news... RIP Cory Monteith. Awful. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
— patrick wilson (@patrickwilson73) July 14, 2013

RIP Cory Monteith. Gone way too soon.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) July 14, 2013

So heartbreaking to hear Cory Montieth has died. Way too young- RIP. This makes me so sad
— Candace Cameron Bure (@candacecbure) July 14, 2013

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