Lea Michele Reflects on Cory Monteith's Death Impact on Glee Cast

Lea Michele has candidly reflected on the emotional impact of losing her boyfriend and 'Glee' co-star Cory Monteith, who died from a heroin and alcohol overdose in 2013. Despite the heartbreak and the public nature of her grief, Michele continued filming the show, describing the experience as both depressing and a survival mode where she had to put aside her pain to support the production and her colleagues. She revealed that Monteith’s death fractured many off-screen relationships among the cast, though she remained close to some co-stars and found comfort in their shared experiences. Michele also shared haunting memories of a tour bus playing her character’s song passing by her home, underscoring the eerie and constant public reminder of her loss. Throughout this difficult period, she found support from the show's crew, who helped her through the toughest moments. Now married with two children, Michele honors Monteith’s memory while acknowledging the profound impact his death had on her personally and professionally.