Matt Sayles/AP Photo Several Glee cast members, including Lea Michele, posted on social media moving tributes to their beloved co-star Cory Monteith on Sunday, July 13, the 1-year anniversary of his tragic and shocking death.
The Canadian actor, who played Finn Hudson on the FOX musical comedy series, died at age 31 exactly one year ago in Vancouver of a "mixed drug toxicity, involving heroin and alcohol." Glee paid tribute to him on the show.
Michele, who plays Rachel Berry and who was his girlfriend in real life, shared on her Instagram pages a photo of the two and also tweeted another pic of the actor with a heartbreaking message.
We hold you in our hearts today, and every day we remember your smile. We will love you and miss you always. ?? pic.twitter.com/deA4PQUZNz
? Lea Michele (@msleamichele) July 13, 2014Other Glee stars, including Matthew Morrison (Mr. Schue), Amber Riley (Mercedes Jones), Dot-Marie Jones (Coach Beiste), Harry Shum Jr. (Mike Chang), Kevin McHale (Artie Abrams) and series co-creator Ryan Murphy, posted messages about the actor on Sunday, as fans shared their own tributes. Chris Colfer, who played Monteith's character's stepbrother, Kurt Hummell, retweeted Michele's post.
All the posts helped spur the hashtags #1YearWithoutCory and #RememberingCory to trend on Twitter.
"365 days since you've gone and not a day passes we don't remember your smiling face," Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina Cohen-Chang) said on her Instagram page, alongside a pic of a Glee scene with Monteith. "We miss you buddy. Thanks to everyone for your love and support today while we remember our quarterback."
Check out more tributes from the cast, below.
—Reporting by Marcus Mulick
I personally believe Cory was reborn into some other beautiful form a year ago today. I celebrate him and his life... Wherever that may be.
? Matthew Morrison (@Matt_Morrison) July 13, 2014I remember your smile and your warm hugs! 1 year without you and your presence is still felt. Miss and love u everyday big bro ?? Our Angel
? Amber Patrice Riley (@MsAmberPRiley) July 13, 2014A YEAR..I WILL ALWAYS HOLD DEAR THE AMAZING TIME I HAD WITH CORY! AS WE MOVE ON IN LIFE I KNOW HE IS MOVING ON IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE!????
? Dot-Marie Jones (@dotmariejones) July 13, 2014I often think of the good memories I shared with Cory and it makes me smile. He was a one of a kind gentleman and will forever be missed.
? Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) July 13, 2014It's been 1 whole year & it's still so surreal, but today is just a reminder of how damn great you were and how much you mean to us all. ??
? Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) July 13, 2014Miss you pic.twitter.com/e89rS8lENB
? Ryan Murphy (@MrRPMurphy) July 13, 2014