Lea Michele is opening up about the support she received from Glee and Scream Queens creator Ryan Murphy after the death of her boyfriend Cory Monteith three years ago.
“When I found out [Cory had died], Ryan was one of the first people I called. When Cory was alive, Ryan was very helpful in trying to get him well and healthy but, when that day did come, Ryan did take charge, and he helped me more than I can ever explain,” the 30-year-old actress told Entertainment Weekly.
“He completely cared for me. He made sure I was okay every single day, whether it was coming over to his house and having dinner prepared for me, or making sure I was okay at work,” Lea continued. “He sat me down and said, ‘What do you want to do? Do you want to continue the show? Do you want it to end?’ I just said, ‘I just want to go back to work.’ His heart is bigger than I think he knows what to do with sometimes.”
To read what Ryan had to say about the loss of Cory, visit
Lea Michele is all smiles while attending the Scream Queens panel discussion at the FOX portion of the 2015 Summer TCA Tour held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Thursday (August 6) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The day before, Lea and her boyfriend Matthew Paetz kept close while making their way through LAX Airport together.
FYI: Lea is wearing an Oscar de la Renta dress with Christian Louboutins pumps. Emma is wearing a Kempner dress, Paul Andrew shoes, and Vita Fede jewelry.
30+ pics inside of Lea Michele, Emma Roberts, and more at TCA… More Here! »
Cory Monteith is being remembered by Glee creator Ryan Murphy on what would have been in 33rd birthday (May 11).
“It’s always hard when I speak about Cory because I miss Cory,” Ryan told People. “It’s a very sort of sad feeling when I think about him. I miss him. I loved him. I think about him every day.”
He added, “I think that he was taken too soon, [that's] one of the great tragedies to me. I do think that he influenced and helped so many people, and I have to hold on to that. It’s too overwhelmingly sad.”
In case you missed it, see how Cory‘s girlfriend at the time, Lea Michele, memorialized him via social media.
Cory tragically died back in July 2013 after consuming a toxic mix of heroin and alcohol.
Lea Michele takes the plunge while stepping out at the Family Equality Council’s Los Angeles Awards Dinner held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday (February 28) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The cast recently said goodbye to filming the show for good, but took the stage one last time to perform for a great cause.
“So excited for tonight’s Family Equality Council Event! And so honored to be singing tonight for such an important cause! #FamilyEquality,” Leatweeted.
FYI: Becca is wearing a Three Floor Dress.
25+ pics inside of Lea Michele, Darren Criss, and more at the event… More Here! »
