Since 2013, July 13 has become a somber day for “Glee” enthusiasts due to the tragic death of Cory Monteith. With the anniversary of his death reaching its ninth year, Lea Michele paid tribute to her late boyfriend with a heartfelt social media post. Taking to Instagram, the “Funny Girl” star uploaded a photo from “Glee” Season 2 episode entitle “New York,” that featured the late actor in a suit and Michele in a blue dress. While “The Mayor” star refrained from adding a caption, she did include a red heart emoji.
This isn’t the first time that Michele has used social media to honor Monteith’s life. In the years following his death, the “Scream Queens” star has uploaded throwback shots of the Canadian talent via her Instagram stories or Twitter feed. Michele has also received tattoos to honor Monteith’s life, including a number five and Finn tattoo (per Entertainment Weekly).
Aside from Michele’s post, an array of fans also took to social media with emotional tributes of the actor. One Twitter user wrote: “The day Cory Monteith died was easily one of the worst days of my life.” Another fan tweeted: “It’s been 9 years, and I still miss you so much.” Monteith’s “Glee” co-star Iqbal Theba, who played Principal Figgins on the critically acclaimed series, also shared a tribute post, as reported by The Independent UK. “It’s been nine years since that heartbreaking phone call from my publicists. He would have been 39 this year #CoryMonteith,” he tweeted.
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