Glee co-star Lea Michele dated fellow actor Cory Monteith from November 2011 until his death on July 13, 2013. Monteith died of a drug overdose at the age of 31.
Along with his photograph, Michele shared a message on Twitter to mark the anniversary of his untimely death.
“I know everyday you’re watching over me, and smiling. Love and miss you Cory, everyday, but today a little more,” she wrote next to his photo.
Kevin McHale shared a GIF of him and Monteith, writing, “Today I woke up thinking abt ur smile & how infectious it was. U made us laugh & feel loved everyday. #3YearsWithoutCory.”
Jenna Ushkowitz also expressed her feelings, adding, “The time may pass but the warmth of your generous soul and the humility in your goofball nature will never fade. You are always will be our quarterback. we miss you, friend. #3yearswithoutcory.”
Continuing the hashtag trend, Naya Rivera Dorsey wrote, “Always missed and never forgotten. #3YearsWithoutCory.”
The show’s producer, Paris Barclay, remembered Monteith as a great teacher.
Monteith had a troubled childhood, leading him to abuse alcohol and marijuana at age 13. He later entered rehabilitation at the age of 19.
The actor had a role in Stargate Atlantis and then was later cast in several movies and television shows, including Glee in 2009. He again went to a rehabilitation facility after an emergency intervention from friends as well as co-creator Ryan Murphy. A few months later, he was found in a hotel room where he apparently took a toxic amount of heroin while consuming alcohol.