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Dianna Agron Says It's ‘Hard to Think About' Her Late ‘Glee' Costars as Gone: ‘They Feel So Present'
Dianna Agron Says It's ‘Hard to Think About' Her Late ‘Glee' Costars as Gone: ‘They Feel So Present'

Yahoo

time11 hours ago

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  • Yahoo

Dianna Agron Says It's ‘Hard to Think About' Her Late ‘Glee' Costars as Gone: ‘They Feel So Present'

The deaths of Glee stars Cory Monteith, Naya Rivera and Mark Salling are still difficult for their former costar Dianna Agron to process. 'It's hard to think of our loved ones from the show not being present with us anymore because they feel so present in my heart, body, mind, soul, all of it,' Agron, 39, said on the Wednesday, August 13, episode of the 'And That's What You REALLY Missed' podcast. 'I think that tenderness I feel and the memories that I have [of] who Cory, Naya and Mark were as people, as cast members, as our friends and family [are] just so vivid.' She added, 'That will never dissipate for me, ever. I think there's beauty in that. I could replay memory after memory after memory.' Agron played Quinn Fabray on Fox's Glee opposite Monteith's Finn Hudson. Rivera and Salling played Santana Lopez and Noah 'Puck' Puckerman, respectively. 'Glee' Cast: Where Are They Now? Monteith died in July 2013, two years before Glee wrapped, following an accidental overdose at the age of 31. Salling died by suicide in 2018 at the age of 35, and Rivera drowned in a fatal boating accident in 2020 after getting her young son, Josey, to safety. Agron further said that she often looks back on her former costars' talent and work ethic with fondness in the years since their respective deaths. 'He was a teddy bear, and I mean that in a way of his kindness and groundedness in himself was so perfect,' Agron recalled of Monteith, who played her on-again, off-again TV boyfriend. 'He was this tall, big brotherly presence in all of our lives.' She continued, '[Cory] just felt so safe and equally excited about what he was getting to experience with his character. His character had a leadership position in the show, as well, and there was not an ungenerous bone in his body.' Lea Michele Recalls Grieving Late Cory Monteith Publicly: 'No One Handed Me a Guidebook' While Monteith was a leader on the Glee set, that same spirit extended when the cameras cut. 'I remember this one time that he was having people swim in his backyard,' Agron recalled. 'My brother had come down and [Cory] said, 'Oh, you're squinting a lot. Do you not have a pair of sunglasses?' He was like, 'Oh, no, I don't,' and [Cory] took him into his room. He's, like, 'These are all my sunglasses. Just take a pair.' … That's who he was always. It was so amazing to have.' After sharing her memories of Monteith, Agron quipped that she had 'goosebumps on [her] arms.' If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Solve the daily Crossword

Brexit spin doctor 'among MSPs who made Gnasher jibe' about Nicola Sturgeon
Brexit spin doctor 'among MSPs who made Gnasher jibe' about Nicola Sturgeon

Daily Record

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • Daily Record

Brexit spin doctor 'among MSPs who made Gnasher jibe' about Nicola Sturgeon

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Monteith is claimed to have made comments about the former First Minister's teeth after rumours of her nickname circulated in Holyrood. Former Tory MSP and Brexit spin doctor Brian Monteith was among the MSPs making jibes about the Nicola Sturgeon 'Gnasher' rumour it is claimed. ‌ Sources told the Sunday Mail Monteith was 'the most prominent' of those remarking on the nickname in the Holyrood corridors during Sturgeon 's first term. ‌ The former First Minister revealed in her memoir that she ended up crying in the toilet after learning of a derogatory rumour about her injuring a former boyfriend. ‌ The gossip led to her being referred to as 'Gnasher' by some in parliament and the media, with Sturgeon revealing an MSP repeatedly made reference to the nickname, her teeth and dentists when she was around. A former journalist who covered parliament at the time and was based at Holyrood said: 'Monteith was the most prominent MSP I remember who was saying things about this rumour and seemed to enjoy making remarks about Sturgeon's teeth and mouth. 'Most people would accept he was quite aggressive as a politician and I can see why Sturgeon could have felt intimidated or bullied by him. 'At the time I think many people just took the comments as the nature of politics even if it was a particularly disgusting rumour, but looking back on it it was sexist and wrong.' ‌ Several former MSPs said they also recalled Monteith mentioning the rumour in parliament or commenting on Sturgeon's teeth. Monteith was the MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife between 1999 and 2007. In 2005 he was ousted from the Tories after plotting the downfall of then-leader David McLetchie, who he referred to as "The Letch". He later went to work as a spin doctor for Nigel Farage's campaign and became a Member of the European Parliament for the Brexit Party in 2019. ‌ In her book Sturgeon wrote of an unnamed MSP: 'I was subjected to some nasty bullying by a male MSP of another party. 'At some stage over this first term in Parliament he started calling me 'Gnasher' both to other people and occasionally to my face. Whether he was the instigator of the story or just enjoyed referencing it to make me feel uncomfortable I don't know. 'His behaviour got steadily worse. He would often make 'jokes' about teeth or dentists when I was within earshot. He seemed to revel in my discomfort and I became quite scared of him.' ‌ Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sturgeon said she chose not to identify the MSP who bullied her, concerned about the 'backlash he might whip up against me'. A trawl of Holyrood's official report from the first term of the Scottish Parliament shows Monteith was the only MSP who commented publicly on Sturgeon's teeth. During an education debate on September 30, 1999, in which there had been no mention of teeth previously, Monteith said: 'Nicola Sturgeon may have perfect teeth, but she does not give me the ring of confidence when it comes to education policy.' ‌ MSP Fiona Hyslop immediately interjected and asked if he would say the same thing 'about a male member of this chamber' Monteith replied: 'Yes—if the SNP passes the brief to a male member, I would be happy to make that statement in the future. I say that as someone who does not have perfect teeth.' Lib Dem MSP Jamie Stone said that the session was turning into a 'dental debate'. ‌ Stone said he remembered Monteith's comments at the time and that they caused 'quite an uproar, particularly with female MSPs in the chamber.' Sturgeon ally and former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford said: 'This was appalling behaviour by Monteith. It is not acceptable, offensive and bullying. 'We rightly call out all forms of abuse and it is the case that attacks on women in public life seem to be more prevalent than those on men. He should have been called to account. 'There is no place for such behaviour in our public life. We ought to think of those who can be traumatised by such unacceptable behaviour.' A spokeswoman for Sturgeon said she would be making no further comment other than what is in her book.

Late Glee star Cory Monteith's family hit by another tragedy just weeks after his father died
Late Glee star Cory Monteith's family hit by another tragedy just weeks after his father died

Daily Mail​

time27-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

Late Glee star Cory Monteith's family hit by another tragedy just weeks after his father died

The mother of the late Glee star Cory Monteith has died at the age of 74, just weeks after the death of his father, Joe Monteith. Ann Marie McGregor died 'peacefully' on June 18, according to an obituary from her family. In life, she is said to have enjoyed her time gardening as well as her artistic pursuits on her acreage. She was described as a person of 'strong character' which she carried 'throughout her life.' 'Our hearts are shattered to announce the passing of our precious Mama Bear,' read the caption posted by the official Instagram account for Corys Law, a nonprofit organization set up by McGregor in the wake of her son's death. 'We will miss our long chats, laughs, and the best hugs. Cory and Ann are now reunited.' McGregor's death came just weeks after the death of her ex-husband and Monteith's father, who passed away on May 12 at the age of 75. In a heartfelt tribute posted by Oromocto funeral home last month, he was remembered for his 'love and positive outlook on life.' 'Joe was a retired veteran from the Canadian Armed Forces in the PPCLI with 25 years served for his country,' it read. 'In his time since retirement, Joe could be found spending his summers at their trailer on the Canaan River alongside many friends who will miss him deeply. 'Joe was always surrounded by friends, family, and the many four-legged fur babies that he and Yvette rescued from the SPCA. His love and positive outlook on life will be missed by all of us.' The former couple had two children together. They divorced when Monteith was seven and both children went to live with their mother in British Columbia. Monteith, who famously played Finn Hudson in the high school drama for four seasons between 2009 and 2013, died from an overdose of drugs and alcohol in 2013 at the age of 31. He was found in his Vancouver hotel room on July 13, 2013. Years after Monteith's passing, his mother said he had been on pain medication following dental work to cap his teeth in the weeks before his overdose. 'He wasn't ready for the Hollywood world,' she said. 'Drugs were his way of checking out.' In an interview with People, she added that he'd gone back to rehab for a month-long stint in April 2013. The program appeared to have been a success, but McGregor said that just one month later, her son was faced with a challenge for any addict. 'He had little teeth and they were all capped,' says McGregor. 'He had a lot of medication in his system, which was not good for his body coming out of rehab.' The 'massive' dental work between May and July that year, and pain medication, may have led Monteith back down the path to narcotics. After his stint in rehab, his drug tolerance level would have been much lower, meaning he would not be able to take as many drugs as he was previously without risk of overdose. 'He didn't have enough drugs in his system to kill him, but for some reason it did because of his intolerance [built up by periods of intermittent sobriety],' she said.

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