Cory Monteith, star of the musical hit US show Glee has been found dead in a hotel in Canada.

The 31 year old’s body was found at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in Vancouver yesterday and the news was later confirmed by his publicist.

Melissa Kates said: “We are so saddened to confirm that the reports on the death of Cory Monteith are accurate. We are in shock and mourning this tragic loss.”

Monteith had checked into the hotel on July 6th and was scheduled to check out yesterday but staff became concerned after he missed his noon check out time.

His body was later found in his hotel room and although no cause of death has been confirmed as yet, many have speculated that it could be down to a drug overdose.

The Glee star has spoken openly about his struggle with alcohol and drug addiction in the past and although he entered into rehab at the age of 19, it was reported that he suffered a relapse earlier this year.

Speaking of his addiction, he said: “I don't want kids to think it's okay to drop out of school and get high, and they'll be famous actors, too.

"But for those people who might give up: Get real about what you want and go after it."