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Cory Monteith died of heroin and alcohol overdose, toxicology test finds

By CAROLINE LEE, UPI.com
Cory Monteith arrive for the 23rd Annual Glaad Media Awards. Monteith died at age 31 from an overdose of heroin and alcohol. UPI /Laura Cavanaugh
Cory Monteith arrive for the 23rd Annual Glaad Media Awards. Monteith died at age 31 from an overdose of heroin and alcohol. UPI /Laura Cavanaugh | License Photo

“Glee” star Cory Monteith died from a overdose of heroin and alcohol, Canadian officials said.

Monteith, 31, was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room on Sunday. The toxicology test showed the actor "died from a mix of drug toxicity."

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The "Glee" star had been public about his battles with drugs, saying that he had undergone rehab when he was 19 after beginning to drink and smoke marijuana at age 13. He readmitted himself to rehab in April and seemed to be doing well before he was found dead.

Monteith's toxicology report was sped up after the publicity of his death. Costar Naya Rivera released a statement on his death Tuesday.

The cast, including his girlfriend Lea Michele, will have to act out losing him in the show as they mourn. The next season of "Glee" may be delayed until November.

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