‘Glee’ creator Murphy and star Lea Michele hold Cory Monteith memorial for cast and crew

By The Associated Press
July 25 2013 02:56 PM

CP24307696 — FILE - In this Monday April 12, 2010 file photo, Cory Monteith, a cast member in the television series "Glee," arrives at the "Glee" Spring Premiere Soiree in Los Angeles, Glee" executive producer Ryan Murphy says he is planning a tribute episode for the series’ deceased star, Cory Monteith, Saturday, July 20, 2013 (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The cast and crew of “Glee” is saying goodbye to star Cory Monteith, who died earlier this month.

Twentieth Century Fox Television says “Glee” co-star and Monteith’s real-life girlfriend Lea Michele and show creator Ryan Murphy gathered the show’s cast and crew for a memorial Thursday. They shared memories and music in “an emotional celebration” of Monteith’s life.

The 31-year-old actor was found dead in a hotel room in Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 13. An autopsy revealed he died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol.

Murphy said recently that the show plans a tribute episode honouring Monteith that will address the death of his character, Finn.

“Glee” is set to begin its fifth season on Sept. 26, a week later than originally planned.

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