CBS NEWS: “Glee” star Cory Monteith died of a “mixed drug toxicity” involving heroin and alcohol, the British Columbia coroner’s office said Tuesday.
“At this point there is no evidence to suggest Mr. Monteith’s death was anything other than a most-tragic accident,” the office said in a statement.
“Mr. Monteith’s family has been made aware of the circumstances surrounding the death,” the statement added. “On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.”
Monteith, 31, was found dead Saturday in his Vancouver, British Columbia, hotel room. He was believed to be alone when he died.
Police said Monteith had been out with people earlier, but video and electronic records from the hotel indicated he returned to his room by himself early Saturday.
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