Glee Star Cory Monteith Found Dead, Aged 31

Cory Monteith has been found dead in a hotel room in Canada, Vancouver police have confirmed.

Glee star was found alone in his room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel after missing his check-out time on Saturday.

According to E!, Deputy Chief Doug LaPard said there was no indication of foul play and that the cause of death was not immediately apparent.

A rep for Monteith told E! News: "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."

A statement sent out on behalf of Glee executive producers, 20th Century Fox Television and Fox Broadcasting Company said: "We are deeply saddened by this tragic news.

"Cory was an exceptional talent and an even more exceptional person. He was a true joy to work with and we will all miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones."

Cory Monteith had starred as Finn Hudson on the hit US show since it began in 2009, and had been dating his Glee co-star Lea Michele since last year.