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Lea Michele Reflects on Public Grief and Privacy After Cory Monteith's Death

The actress shares new details about coping with loss, media intrusion, and rebuilding her life on the Therapuss podcast.

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Overview

  • Lea Michele revealed that a 'Hollywood tragedy' tour bus passed by her West Hollywood home daily after Cory Monteith's 2013 overdose, playing eerie music and recounting his death.
  • Michele described the emotional toll of returning to work on Glee shortly after Monteith's death, feeling pressured to prioritize production over her grief.
  • She acknowledged that Monteith's loss fractured many relationships among the Glee cast but expressed gratitude for the support she received from the show's crew.
  • To escape the invasive tours, Michele relocated to a secluded home in Pacific Palisades, where she focused on privacy and healing.
  • Now married to Zandy Reich with two children, Michele continues to honor Monteith's memory while reflecting on the challenges of grieving in the public eye.