Cory Monteith death: Lea Michele breaks silence after overdose of her boyfriend and Glee co-star

Lea Michele has broken her silence about the death of her boyfriend and Glee co-star Cory Monteith.

The actress posted a picture of the pair together, tweeting: “Thank you all for helping me through this time with your enormous love & support. Cory will forever be in my heart.”

Michele, 26, had previously only spoken about her grief through a representative, who urged the public to respect Michele’s privacy, and gave details about how the actress was supporting Monteith’s family.

Monteith and Michele, who were a couple on-screen as well as off, had been dating for over a year.

Monteith, 31, was found dead in his hotel room in Vancouver on Saturday 13 July. An autopsy revealed he died of a heroin and alcohol overdose.

Michele was publicly supportive of the actor’s decision to enter a rehabilitation clinic in March for substance addiction.

She told People magazine at the time: “I love and support Cory and will stand by him through this. I am grateful and proud he made this decision.”

The actress also helped to arrange a memorial service for the cast and crew of Glee last week, which was held in a private location in Los Angeles.

Glee creator Ryan Murphy said plans were underway to film a memorial Glee episode in tribute of the late actor.

For further reading:

Cory Monteith Obituary

Glee star Cory Monteith died from heroin and alcohol overdose, says coroner

Glee creator Ryan Murphy plans episode in tribute to Cory Monteith

Glee cast and crew hold private memorial for Cory Monteith