Glee star Cory Monteith 'back on the beer' before hotel death

Glee star Cory Monteith 'back on the beer' before hotel death

Tragic Glee star Cory Monteith was seen back on the beer just days before his death â€" and three months after a stint in rehab.

The talented 31-year-old, who was found dead in a hotel room on Saturday in Vancouver, was spotted drinking in the city a week ago.

Witnesses say the Canadian had three beers as he joked with friends.

The reports in the States claimed Cory â€" who played Finn Hudson in the hit musical show â€" was enjoying the booze with his pals at The Shop, which is a local hangout for bikers.

Cory and a friend at The Shop

 

Cory first received treatment for his alcohol addiction when he was 19, although his recent stay in rehab was for substance abuse.

Yesterday, pathologists were focusing on the actor’s final weeks as his autopsy was carried out.

British Columbia’s chief coroner, Lisa Lapointe, said: “The exact nature of those examinations will depend on investigative findings within the next day or two as information is gathered from medical records and discussions with family take place.”

Police are set to interview his fiancée and co-star Lea Michele, 26, as well as further question his friends who he had been drinking with in the days before his death to ascertain key details of his lifestyle.

Cory had also visited The Shop with Lea

 

Investigators have already ruled out foul play and have said they are not looking for anyone in connection with his death.

According to reports in the US Cory may have died from a drug overdose.

He was found by concerned staff in his room on the 21st floor of the five-star Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel after he failed to check out.

Family have visited the scene to pay tribute to Cory. His cousin Richard Monteith sobbed as he laid a small bunch of flowers outside the hotel.

The couple together in happier times

 

He struggled to contain his grief, telling a local TV news station: “He’s my cousin, but I don’t want to talk right now. A little bit more time, please.”

Off screen Cory had battled addiction ever since he began smoking cannabis at the age of 13. He admitted skipping class to get drunk and smoke pot before quitting school at 16.

In an interview, Cory said: “I did anything and everything â€" as much as possible. I had a serious problem. I was out of control. I’m lucky to be alive.”