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News.com.au
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Tragic development after Glee star Cory Monteith's shock death
Cory Monteith's mother has passed away just days before the 12th anniversary of her Glee star son's death. Ann Marie McGregor died 'peacefully' on June 18 following an unspecified illness, according to her obituary. She was 74, reports the New York Post. 'Ann enjoyed her time gardening, along with her artistic pursuits on her acreage in Shirley, BC, together with Cornelius, Harley and her love birds,' her obit read. 'Ann was a person of strong character and she carried that throughout her life.' Besides Cory, McGregor was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her son and Cory's older brother, Shaun Monteith. McGregor's passing also comes just over a month after the late Glee star's father, Joe Monteith, died on May 12 following a serious illness. He was 75. Joe and McGregor had divorced in 1989, and he and Cory were estranged for most of the young actor's life. 'It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph Allan Monteith announces his passing on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the age of 75,' Joe's obituary read. 'His love and positive outlook on life will be missed by all of us.' Joe is survived by his second wife, Yvette Monteith, and his only remaining child with McGregor, Shaun. The death of Cory's parents came nearly 12 years after the Glee star passed away on July 13, 2013, after an accidental drug overdose at 31. Both his parents spoke out in the wake of the actor's shocking death, and his mum claimed that Cory turned to drugs because he 'wasn't ready for the Hollywood world.' 'Drugs were his way of checking out,' she told People in 2018. 'Cory didn't want to die. There is no doubt about that.' McGregor also lamented that her famous son still had his whole life ahead of him. 'Cory was such a loving and genuine person. And the best part of his life was still ahead,' she said. 'He wanted a wife and kids. He would have made a beautiful father. He had accomplished so much. He was ready to step out of Hollywood and really live. He had so much to look forward to,' Cory's mum concluded. As for Cory's father, he said that the Glee star 'should have known not to touch' the drugs that ultimately took his life. The coroner's report found that Cory died from a lethal combination of alcohol and heroin. 'It's just ripping my insides out and tearing me apart,' Joe told People shortly after his estranged son's death. 'I don't want to see any parent lose a child over heroin.' Lea Michele, who not only starred alongside Cory as Rachel Berry on Glee but was also dating the actor at the time of his death, recently said that she 'just completely broke' after his passing. 'I was 26 and no one handed me a guidebook. It was a fast education on more stuff than I could ever even process,' she said on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast last month. Michele, 38, added that Cory's death 'fractured' the cast of Glee. 'I think it really fractured so much,' she said. 'I mean, I can't speak for everyone — I think that maybe, in some ways, it did for certain people. But I think that for me, it was so hard to. I just completely broke.' Glee, which premiered on Fox in May 2009, continued for two more seasons after Cory's 2013 death. The show's sixth and final season ended in March 2015 after 121 episodes. 'The Quarterback,' a special episode that served as a tribute to both Cory and his Glee character Finn Hudson, aired in October 2013. 'It's an episode I was able to watch once, and I never looked at it again,' Ryan Murphy, the show's creator, said about the emotional special. Murphy also admitted that he should have ended Glee after Cory's tragic death. 'If I had to do it again, we would've stopped for a very long time and probably not come back,' Murphy said on the And That's What You Really Missed podcast in 2022. 'I would be like, 'that's the end,'' he added. 'Because you can't really recover from something like that.'
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cory Monteith's parents dead within four weeks of each other
Cory Monteith's parents have died within weeks of each other. The late 'Glee' star's mother Ann McGregor passed away earlier this month, just four weeks after his father Joe Monteith died in May. According to her online obituary, Ann 'passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025 at the age of 74 years'. The obituary went on to state that she was predeceased by her parents and son Cory and is survived by son Shaun Monteith and other family members. It added: 'Ann enjoyed her time gardening, along with her artistic pursuits on her acreage in Shirley, BC, together with Cornelius, Harley and her love birds. Ann was a person of strong character and she carried that throughout her life.' News of Ann's death comes after it was revealed that Cory's father Joe, with whom he had a rocky relationship, had passed away on May 12. According to an online obituary for Joe, he was being treated for a serious illness before his death. He is survived by his and Ann's son Shaun, along with his second wife Yvette Monteith. The world was left shocked in 2013 when Cory died of a 'mixed drug toxicity' of heroin and alcohol. After his death, in a Vancouver hotel room, the BC Coroners Service said: 'There was evidence in the room that was consistent with a drug overdose. At this point there is no evidence to suggest Mr. Monteith's death was anything other than a most-tragic accident.' Cory - who was dating 'Glee' co-star Lea Michele at the time of his death - had completed a month-long stint in a treatment facility for substance addiction in the April before his death. Joe and Cory had been estranged for much of Cory's life, but Joe revealed that they had reconnected in 2011. He told PEOPLE: ''I lost my son. He should have known not to touch that drug again. It's just ripping my insides out and tearing me apart."
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cory Monteith's parents dead within four weeks of each other
Cory Monteith's parents have died within weeks of each other. The late 'Glee' star's mother Ann McGregor passed away earlier this month, just four weeks after his father Joe Monteith died in May. According to her online obituary, Ann 'passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025 at the age of 74 years'. The obituary went on to state that she was predeceased by her parents and son Cory and is survived by son Shaun Monteith and other family members. It added: 'Ann enjoyed her time gardening, along with her artistic pursuits on her acreage in Shirley, BC, together with Cornelius, Harley and her love birds. Ann was a person of strong character and she carried that throughout her life.' News of Ann's death comes after it was revealed that Cory's father Joe, with whom he had a rocky relationship, had passed away on May 12. According to an online obituary for Joe, he was being treated for a serious illness before his death. He is survived by his and Ann's son Shaun, along with his second wife Yvette Monteith. The world was left shocked in 2013 when Cory died of a 'mixed drug toxicity' of heroin and alcohol. After his death, in a Vancouver hotel room, the BC Coroners Service said: 'There was evidence in the room that was consistent with a drug overdose. At this point there is no evidence to suggest Mr. Monteith's death was anything other than a most-tragic accident.' Cory - who was dating 'Glee' co-star Lea Michele at the time of his death - had completed a month-long stint in a treatment facility for substance addiction in the April before his death. Joe and Cory had been estranged for much of Cory's life, but Joe revealed that they had reconnected in 2011. He told PEOPLE: ''I lost my son. He should have known not to touch that drug again. It's just ripping my insides out and tearing me apart."
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Cory Monteith's mom and dad die within a month of each other 12 years after Glee star's tragic death
CORY Monteith's mother and father have both died within a month of each other, 12 years after the actor's tragic death. The U.S. Sun can confirm Glee star Cory's mom Ann Marie McGregor died on June 18 at 74 in her native Canada after a long illness. 4 4 4 4 In her local obituary, Ann was remembered for her "strong character." "Ann enjoyed her time gardening, along with her artistic pursuits on her acreage in Shirley, BC, together with Cornelius, Harley and her love birds," the obituary reads. "Ann was a person of strong character and she carried that throughout her life." According to an Cory tribute Instagram page run by the late star's family, "Cory and Ann are now reunited." Ann left behind her son, Shaun, who was Cory's older brother. Cory's father, Joe Monteith, died on May 12 at 75, also in Canada. His death followed a long hospital stay in New Brunswick, according to family. Joe, a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, will "forever be remembered by friends and family for his witty sense of humor and love for baseball," his obituary reads. Joe left his wife, Yvette, his son Shaun, his stepchildren and grandchildren. Joe and Ann divorced when Cory was .
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Original stars of Glee today – from tragic death to surprising new lives
When Glee hit screens in 2009, it became a global sensation. From tragic losses to award-winning success, here's where the original cast members are now, nearly a decade after the show ended When Glee burst onto our singing onto our screens in 2009, it became a cultural staple. Mixing bops with teenage drama and memorable characters. The show introduced a talented cast who won hearts all over. But where are those stars now? Some have faced tragic losses, others have forged new careers, and a few have stepped away from the spotlight altogether. From Cory Monteith's heartbreaking death to Darren Criss's award-winning success, the journeys of the Glee cast since the show ended in 2015 have been as varied as the series itself. Let's take a look at what the original cast members are doing today since their days at William McKinley High. Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson) Cory Monteith's death in 2013 shocked fans and the entertainment world. The actor, who played the football captain turned glee club leader Finn Hudson, was found dead from a drug overdose at the age of just 31. Cory's passing highlighted the darker side of fame and addiction, and his absence was deeply felt both on set and among fans. Lea Michele (Rachel Berry) Lea Michele's rise from Glee's ambitious lead to an established Broadway actress has been well documented. After starring in productions such as Funny Girl, Lea's focus has shifted in recent years towards her personal life. She married businessman Zandy Reich in 2019 and welcomed her first child in 2020. Lea has described motherhood as 'the greatest blessing". She continues to perform. Amber Riley (Mercedes Jones) Amber was initially rejected by American Idol before landing her breakthrough role on Glee. Riley once refused a scene where Mercedes lost her virginity, saying it didn't fit her character's devout Christian beliefs. Since the show, she's won an Olivier Award for Dreamgirls on the West End, triumphed on The Masked Singer, and starred in The Preacher's Wife musical. Darren Criss (Blaine Anderson) Darren Criss, the charming Blaine Anderson, has gone from Glee favourite to critically acclaimed actor. He's one of the biggest breakout stars from the cast, earning an Emmy, Golden Globe and more for his chilling portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in Ryan Murphy's The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. Darren also continues to work in theatre and television. Matthew Morrison (Will Schuester) As the well-meaning glee club teacher, Will Schuester, Matthew Morrison won the audience's hearts. Since Glee, he has remained active in theatre and music, with appearances in Broadway shows and TV roles. Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez) Naya Rivera's death in 2020 was a devastating blow. The actress and singer, best known for her role as Santana Lopez, tragically drowned while boating with her son. Naya had worked steadily in TV and film since Glee and was also known for her advocacy work. She is fondly remembered by both the cast and fans. Kevin McHale (Artie Abrams) Kevin McHale, who played the wheelchair-bound Artie Abrams, has moved into producing and directing after Glee. While he occasionally returns to performing, much of his recent work has been behind the camera. Jane Lynch (Sue Sylvester) Jane Lynch's sharp-tongued cheerleading coach, Sue Sylvester, became an iconic Glee character. Since the show's end, Jane has built a strong career in comedy, hosting game shows like Hollywood Game Night, narrating series such as The Weakest Link, and appearing on shows regularly, including Only Murders in the Building. She also returned to Broadway in 2022 to star alongside Lea Michele in Funny Girl. Many other original cast members have gone on to varied careers, some in acting and music, others stepping back from the public eye. Though the series ended nearly a decade ago, Glee 's impact remains undeniable. It launched careers and delivered anthems that are still to this day played on loop.
