'Extra' Archive: Interviews with Cory Monteith

"Extra" looks back at memorable interviews with Glee" star Cory Monteith, who was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room on Saturday.

[@KristenHammerback-pk5wy]

I love the way Lea and Cory ALWAYS support each other in interviews. Lea is always saying how smart and good and talented he is, and Cory does the same for her. They were in love even back in 2009, they just didn't realize it yet (IMHO)! :)

[@cintsscha5899]

He was so perfect. I looked up to him. And he was so sexy. I still have the biggest crush on him.

[@cdanilana]

I like these interviews with Cory soo very much. Thanks Extra!

[@MobleyChristina]

He might have made some mistakes but he was still a great person whose life was cut way too short. R.I.P Cory. :'(

[@MollyGrenci]

christina daniel agree

[@dakotagrady6888]

what mistakes? what did he do x

[@kellyrichards7324]

People forget that the only reason the overdose proved to be fatal for Cory is his body had no tolerance for it since being in rehab flushed his system of the chemicals. Plus, the fact he did both heroin and alcohol depressed his respiratory system preventing him from breathing. If he just drank or did heroin alone, a high chance he'd be alive (possibly another stint in rehab). He seemed to be a lovely person who tried to do his best to be happy. Will miss his talents!

[@amelieholbrook3001]

Yes, thank you for saying that. I wish the rehab had allowed him to be on maintenance meds, like Suboxone. He would very likely be alive today.

[@KristenHammerback-pk5wy]

You are completely right, Kelly. As a person living in recovery for 10+ years, I have to say that traditional rehabs do a terrible job educating their patients on the dangers of overdose post-rehab. It's like they are so afraid to "go there," as in address the idea that relapse could happen - even though it does during the first year post-rehab for upwards of 60-90%+ of patients depending on rehab, drug of choice, and longevity of addiction, that they just don't cover it at all. Traditional rehabs were also unwilling in 2013 to offer medication-assisted therapy (MAT), even thought these were EBIs. I recovered with the help of Suboxone, which I was able to taper off of about a year later. I'm still sober. That MAT was not even offered to Cory, which it wasn't given he attended Crossroads in Antigua, which is totally 12-step based ("You shouldn't need meds, if you do you are not "really" abstinent," blah blah blah"), was a terrible mistake. There was no reason for him to die. If he'd been sent to a competent rehab, he would still be alive, IMHO. If you'd like to hear from experts who have expressed this view, google Cory Monteith/Maia Szalavitz or Anne Fletcher. Both have written fantastic pieces on this, in particular at the website "The Fix."

[@kellyrichards7324]

@@KristenHammerback-pk5wy thank you for your well-thought response. I agree 100 percent on your statements. I'm proud of you and your recovery. Congrats! I also believe that some rehabs who are strictly steps or too traditional, forget to inform addicts how to properly care for themselves outside of rehab. I believe some medication therapy could've helped as well as personal counseling. Also, he went back home where there were a lot of triggers. I wish all rehabs covered available medicated-assisted therapy, personal counseling, and CBT (Cognitive behavioral Therapy). I have depression and social anxiety. Using cognitive behavioral therapy has been helpful and it can help addicts or anyone in need. I will certainly look up and read the suggestions you gave me! thank you

[@happyjoyie04]

he's so good looking.. :(

[@aimlessgaymer]

Still just waiting for him to pop up at the end of the video and say, 'HEY I'M NOT DEAD WHERE'S THE FOOD"

[@laussiii]

that smile

[@chaytayful]

He's got such a sweet yet hot look to him it makes me blush

[@totallynotspooked]

This comment was 7 years ago and I still 100% agree

[@princeeshannah22]

Too tragic a young talented man with so much more to give! X #RIPCoryMonteith

[@rachaelxdean]

Glee will never be the same without him. :(

[@juliawheildon4186]

Missing cory so much 😢 😔 😪 and loved him singing in glee and loved him in monte carlo I will miss him forever 💔 rip 🙏

[@ClariceSarmento3]

we love and miss him everyday

[@johannagunnarfeldt]

I still can't believe he is gone :( Cory is our angel now

[@anacmaria5697]

i still love him

[@annettem7116]

He was the love of my life

[@weirdoinpink]

Cory :""( still in shock until this very moment. Rest in peace, big guy.

[@sunmitzy]

We will always miss you Cory!!! 

[@magpiefemme]

He's more adorable than we think :(

[@LiyahRochelle]

Rip cory .. Glee will never be the same :(

[@usshehewe]

Rest in peace cory. We miss you ❤️

[@dzeyhen15]

OMG!! This video make me cry :'( I love you soooo much Cory Monteith. I will never forget you!!

[@josemirandaber]

he was 31??? he looked 24

[@amelieholbrook3001]

This is so sad I can hardly stand it. Cory, why?

[@sarahtaylor8379]

Why?!?!?! I miss u Corey!!!!! R.I.P. /33

[@cleokarma1876]

Cory is so wonderful so much soul .

[@LiPyMiT]

He will be missed forever . I can't believe it happened until now .

[@flashdanceluver]

never thought id be saying RIP so early

[@nellyc5391]

Rip Cory we will always remember you

[@chelsea5901]

Can't believe he's gone .. What a loss! Always Remembered, Never Forgotten! RIP Cory Monteith

[@Aracelis1999]

Is it only me? I keep watching old glee episodes on Netflix and it doesn't feel the same. It feels like all the life was sucked out. All I can't do is cry :'( R.I.P Cory monteith

[@SuperASHY1990]

The girl in the yellow at 3:25 though hahahahaha

[@an.gelito]

R.I.P Cory Monteith.. You were so young. You are now an angel. Take good care of Lea. She loves you, we love you. #Believe #NeverForget

[@MikeeHidalgo]

I love you cory.

[@poprocks653]

He left this world way to soon:'(

[@andreax680]

Awwwww ;( he'll be missed

[@leanna2175]

I'm doing the exact same thing. I'm still in shock that this happened

[@VeraLucia-nx4fy]

Bom dia! Como é bom acordar é pega i celular é vê esse sorriso lindo ❤️❤️

[@MiratheMinion]

love you, frankenteen

[@flala2261]

❤️💛 Will Always Love the sweet Frankenteen ✨

[@dezlerredarrowharperharkee3119]

Miss and love ya forever and Gleek forever xoxoxox R.I.P cory aka Finn

[@mackennaedwards6240]

I miss him :/

[@Callmeeileenn]

i miss him

[@brittanylegge9277]

My heart is broken

[@isabelalfaro2443]

Super sad :(

[@alvisforsgren]

[@chadissmexyyeah]

Its still weird to me that he won't be doing interviews anymore:{.

[@AppleAppelgebak]

There comes the tears ;-;

[@hesterklomp5266]

So very sad

[@chelsfps]

Time to cry

[@brtmari3654]

So sad

[@sarahtaylor8379]

Cory**

[@hughhie1583]

Subscred lea Michele cory monteith hughie brophy glee club in arcth club

[@NoranMorsi]

[@jaketaustin348]

:(

[@LiyahRochelle]

Well everything happens for a reason :(

[@MegaGood5]

Omg Lea's talking voice is SO annoying! Rachel Berry's voice is better , but I love her & cory

[@zaraoganesian9162]

Second comment

[@SunshineLovable]

Fml :( ughhhh

[@tareqlabeeb2000]

This just doesnt feel right!!!!! :/

[@msrahditiasari]

Why he use beer and heroin in the same time.he really not like a junkiee

[@Misteeq91]

He doesn't look like a junkie. Let alone someone who does heroin. I don't understand