31 Reasons Cory Monteith Will Be Missed

After learning about the recent passing of beloved "Glee" star Cory Monteith, I decided to start the series all over again. Re-watching the episodes and seeing Monteith portray his character Finn is so heartwarming and sad at the same time. He was a young and talented performer, and he will be missed by the countless Gleeks out there.

It was announced on Tuesday, July 16, that Monteith's death was due to an overdose of heroin and alcohol. He was found dead on Saturday, July 13, in his hotel room after missing his check-out time. Monteith had been struggling with addiction since his early teen years. He had recently checked out of rehab after 30 days. 

Unfortunately, he did not win his battle with addiction, but he won the hearts of many.

Cory Monteith died at only 31 years old. There are so many reasons why the young actor will be missed, but here are 31 reasons why I admired him:

1. He was an awesome air dummer.

2. You can't help but laugh when he tried to be sexy (only because he's more adorable than anything).

3. He played a great flustered Finn when he accidentally hit the mail man.

4. He was as intimidating as a teddy bear.

5. He let us feel less alone.

6. He was always there for his on and off-screen girlfriend.

7. He couldn't dance, but we loved him for it.

8. He wasn't afraid to admit to the world that he was in a happy and committed relationship with his co-star.

9. He didn't know that he was the beautiful one.

10. He looked adorable doing pretty much anything.

11. He even looked good taking a slushie to the face.

12. He stole our hearts when he became selfless enough to let the love of his life leave him to follow her dreams.

13. He knew how to throw a mean punch in order to protect Rachel Berry.

14. He knew how to play a character who wasn't the smartest jock around.

15. He loved his fans.

16. He reminded us of our love for Journey in the pilot episode.

17. He knew how to receive kisses.

18. He could play the real drums.

19. He had the courage to try out for cheerleading.

20. He was the cutest giggler.

21. He stole our hearts with a boy band mash-up.

22. He helped make his fans believe that it's more than okay to be a Gleek.

23. He was just a goofball.

24. He really couldn't dance, but he embraced it.

25. He reminded us that chivalry does exist.

26. He knew what to do to get us ladies swooning over him.

27. He knew how to rock a pair of glasses.

28. He had a big heart.

29. Did I mention that he looked adorable doing anything?

30. He was hilarious and precious at the same time (Warning: this video may be hard to watch).

31. And finally, his happy smile made all of us smile.

Rest in Peace, Cory.