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The 31-year-old Canadian actor, Cory Monteith, best known for his television series Glee, was found dead in his hotel room in Vancouver on Saturday.

Although the cause of his sudden death is yet to be known, paramedics and police don't doubt any foul play here.

The deceased actor's family, friends, fans and well-wishers are shocked at the news.

Monteith, who had been a victim of substance abuse, was out of rehab recently.

When inquired if the actor died of a drug overdose, Vancouver Police Department Acting Chief Doug LePard said, "I will not discuss anything that we might have found in the room at this time."

Initial reports issued by the Vancouver Police investigating the death showed that the actor was alone when he died. In fact, the actor had been dead for several hours when his body was discovered by police and paramedics answering an emergency call.

"The death of a young person is a tragedy for their family, friends and community," Lapointe said. "A sudden death is more shocking and our hearts go out to the family and friends who are mourning the loss of this young man."

His body will be sent for autopsy today.

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