Chris Colfer Breaks Silence on Cory Monteith's Death: "Love and Miss You, Buddy"

"I'll never forget all the laughs we shared," Glee began a note on Instagram today as the cast, crew, studio and network execs came together to honor the late actor

By Natalie Finn Jul 26, 2013 2:16 AMTags
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Chris Colfer has added his own voice to the chorus of Glee stars mourning the death of Cory Monteith.

"I'll never forget all the laughs we shared or the faces we made after awkward interview questions," Colfer wrote on Instagram along with a screengrab taken from what must have been one of those awesome Q&A moments.

"Love and miss you, buddy."

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Colfer joins Jane Lynch, Chord OverstreetJenna Ushkowitz, Charice and others who have paid public tribute to Monteith, who died July 13 of a toxic combination of heroin and alcohol.

Lea Michele has not yet personally addressed her boyfriend's passing, but her camp disclosed that she had joined Monteith's family in mourning, and today she and Glee creator Ryan Murphy headed up a memorial to honor the late actor for members of their showbiz family. It's not immediately known whether Colfer attended.

"Today, Ryan Murphy and Lea Michele gathered the cast, crew and producers of Glee, along with colleagues from the network and studio, to share memories and music in an emotional celebration of the life of Cory Monteith," Fox said in a statement to E! News.

"We thank the public for their continued outpouring of love and support as we grieve our friend and colleague during this difficult time."

Glee's fifth season is expected to start production Aug. 5, a week later than originally planned.

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