Celebs, co-stars react to Cory Monteith's death

Cory Monteith, who rose to fame as a jock-turned-geek heartthrob in
the Fox hit Glee, died Saturday at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in
downtown Vancouver. He was 31.
Monteith voluntarily admitted himself into a rehab facility in March
for substance addiction. In late April, the star completed the program
and checked out. His last public outing was with his girlfriend and
Glee co-star, Lea Michele, June 8 at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball.

News of the star's death rocked Hollywood as stars reacted via Twitter:

• Ellen DeGeneres: "My heart breaks for the friends and family of Cory
Monteith. What a loss."

• Nina Dobrev: "I'm gutted. Shocked and saddened to hear the news, my
heart goes out to Cory's family and friends. Let's respect their space
as they grieve."

• Kim Kardashian: "Just heard about the death of Cory Monteith. So
sad. Prayers 4 his family. Praying 4 Lea too! Words can't describe
what they must be feeling."

• Lance Bass: "Devastated about the news of Cory Monteith - such an
incredible guy - my thoughts are with his family and friends."

• Katy Perry: "Rest in peace Cory. My heart goes out to his family and
loved ones. Our prayers are with you."

• John Stamos: "We talked about how lucky he felt to be alive-and
sober. We talked about playing drums. Glad i knew you Cory."

• Demi Lovato: "#RIPCoryMonteith... So unbelievably tragic. Please #prayforLea."

• Neil Patrick Harris: "How sad to read about Cory Monteith passing
away. What a shame. He was a lovely, kind, talented guy and will be
missed."

• Julianne Hough: "One of the kindest people I've ever met! My heart
breaks for Cory's family and loved ones... You will be missed and
forever loved Cory!"

• Dot-Marie Jones: "I have no words! My heart is broken."

• Josh Sussman: "I am so saddened to hear about Cory. He was such a
great guy/Super-kind &warm."

• Harry Shum Jr: "At this time, please send nothing but love and
light. This tragic news still doesn't seem real to me. I love you
Cory."

• Zooey Deschanel: "What an absolutely tragic loss of a very talented
young man."

• Rihanna: "Cory Monteith, may your spirit be at peace, and may you
fly with the angels... Heartbreaking, my prayers are with all of his
loved ones!"

• Sophia Bush: "I saw him a few weeks ago in NY, looking so happy.
heartbreaking…"

• Adam Shankman: "Goodbye my amazing and beautiful friend. The lights
in my world just grew dimmer. The world just lost one of our best. I
love u so much…"

• Kristin Chenoweth: "RIP Cory Montieth. You will be loved. Always."

• Mario Lopez: "RIP Cory Montieth... Such a nice guy, very down to
earth. Incredibly sad....#TooYoungToDie"