Mournfully Cory Monteith passed away on July 13 in a Vancouver hotel room. He was 31. His committed girlfriend, Lea, wasn't with him at the time of his death. She is 'devastated' beyond credence. He was a Canadian actor and singer, known for his role as Finn Hudson on the Fox television series "Glee" from 2009 until his death in 2013.

Lea Michele, 26, and Cory Monteith began dating in early 2012 and were together for a year and a half. The Glee songstress was clearly not expecting to receive the tragic news about the one she loves.

Cory Monteith's Death - Lea Michele's Reaction: "She is absolutely hysterical and completely inconsolable."

At this time the cause of the actor's death is yet to be determined and no foul play is suspected, however Cory was always very open about his struggle with substance abuse and began his second stint in rehab in March 2013 - and his committed girlfriend bravely stood by his side during the difficult time, saying, "I love and support Cory and will stand by him through this," she told PEOPLE. "I am grateful and proud he made this decision."

Cory returned from his March 2013 trip to rehab at the end of April - and he rushed right back to Lea. The star was so caring of Cory, accompanying him to Victoria, British Columbia on April 26, where the couple enjoyed a relaxing vacation in his hometown right after his stint in rehab. The pair was spotted at a slew of local restaurants, including a coffee shop, where they were seen with Cory's mom, Ann.

"For the first time in my life, I feel really, really settled and happy," Lea said. "I feel like the luckiest girl in the world."

Lea was so in love with Cory and stuck by him during such a difficult time because she was confident in their future together - and she couldn't wait to start a family with the 31-year-old actor.

The news is just disheartening for Lea and for all of us may his soul rest in peace!