Glee star Cory Monteith has been found dead in a hotel in Vancouver, Canada.

The 31-year old actor played Finn Hudson in the hit Fox TV show.

Police are yet to confirm cause of death, but have ruled out foul play.

Cory Monteith as Fin Hudson in Season 4 of Glee.
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"We are so saddened to confirm that the reports on the death of Cory Monteith are accurate," the star's publicist Melissa Kates said. "We are in shock and mourning this tragic loss."

Meanwhile, Glee's executive producers, 20th Century Fox and Fox Broadcasting Company, said: "We are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Cory was an exceptional talent and an even more exceptional person.

"He was a true joy to work with and we will all miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones."

Monteith has previously discussed his issues with drug abuse and as recently as April this year was treated for drug addiction.

He had been dating his Glee co-star Lea Michele, who played Rachel Berry in the musical show set in an American school.

Cory Monteith and Lea Michele attend the 12th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball.
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Cory Monteith and Lea Michele.


Pacific Rim Hotel staff discovered his body in his room when he failed to check out at the appointed time on Saturday morning.

Local Deputy Police Chief Doug Lepard said that the star had returned to his room alone after dining with friends the previous evening.

Coroner Lisa Lapointe stated: "We do not have a great deal of information as to cause of death."

Glee actor Matthew Morrison recently admitted that he "didn't even know" Monteith had a substance addiction before he entered rehab.