“Glee” Star Cory Monteith Enters Rehab for Substance Addiction
Published at
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Glee star Cory Monteith has checked into rehab. His rep tells People the actor “has voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction.”
The 30-year-old, who stars as Finn Hudson on Fox’s music-themed comedy-drama, has been struggling with substance abuse for some time.
His representative added, “He graciously asks for your respect and privacy as he takes the necessary steps towards recovery.”
In a 2011 interview, Montieth said he had entered rehab when he was 19.
He is currently dating Glee co-star Lea Michele. She tells People, “I love and support Cory and will stand by him through this.”
She adds, “I am grateful and proud he made this decision.”
Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio