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4:04 PM PDT, July 14, 2013
The world was shocked and saddenedto learn on July 13, that Cory Monteith’s young lifehad been cut shortat the age of 31. Now, we remember the seemingly ever-cheerfulGleestar in photos.
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Gone Too Soon

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The world was shocked and saddened to learn on July 13, that Cory Monteith’s young life had been cut short at the age of 31. Now, we remember the seemingly ever-cheerful Glee star in photos.
June 8, 2013

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Cory Monteith and his longtime love Lea Michele pose at the 12th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Los Angeles, California.
March 23, 2013

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An exuberant Cory greets his fans as he walks onstage during Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 23, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
January 27, 2013

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Cory and Lea grasp hands as they arrive at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
August 19, 2012

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Cory accepts an award at the 2012 Do Something Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
June 9th, 2012

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Cory and Lea pose with Glee executive producer Ryan Murphy at the 11th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball.
January 29, 2012

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Cameras catch Cory greeting George Clooney and Stacy Keibler at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
August 7, 2011

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Cory Monteith takes the stage to accept the Choice TV Comedy award onstage during the 2011 Teen Choice Awards.
April 2, 2011

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Cory embraces his Monte Carlo co-star Selena Gomez as they arrive at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.
May 28, 2010

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Cory and Lea perform with the cast of Glee at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
January 30, 2010

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Cory sits next to Taylor Swift during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Salute To Icons in Beverly Hills, California.
December 3, 2009

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Cory dons antlers during the 'Carol-Oke' Contest at Bryant Park in New York City.