Rest in peace, Cory Monteith.
The Glee star tragically died of a heroin overdose after a night out in Vancouver in July of 2013.
He left behind an impressive professional legacy via his role as Finn Hudson, as well as an endless number of friends and loved ones in the entertainment industry.
On the two-year anniversary of his passing, Lea Michele posted a photo online and wrote of her late love:
"Today we remember the laughter and joy you brought into our lives every day. We think of you always and love you so."
Via this slideshow, we look back on the actor's life and we hope and pray that he is finally at peace.
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Honoring Cory Monteith
Lea Michele posted this photo of Cory Monteith on social media two years after the actor died. May he rest in peace.
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RIP, Cory Monteith
Cory Monteith starred on Glee as Finn Hudson. But a drug overdose sadly took the actor too soon.
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Cory Monteith Grammy Tribute
A tribute to the late Cory Monteith at the Grammy Awards meant well, but misspelled his name as fans will note here.
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Cory Monteith Birthday Photo
Rest in peace, Cory Monteith. Lea Michele posted this photo to Instagram on the birthday of her late boyfriend.
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Cory Monteith for Glee
Cory Monteith poses here for a Glee promotional photo. The actor left us too soon.
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Lea Michele and Cory Monteith Twit Pic
Lea Michele posted this photo to Twitter a few weeks after Cory Monteith passed away. Our thoughts go out to her.
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Finn on Glee
Cory Monteith takes the lead in this Glee scene. He brought the character of Finn to life.
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Cory Monteith on Glee Photo
Cory Monteith on Glee as Finn. The actor was just 31 when he died in July 2013.
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Quinn and Finn
This is a scene from an episode of Glee. It features Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith.
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Lea Michele and Cory Monteith Image
Lea Michele and Cory Monteith pose here on the red carpet. The photo is especially sad these days after the latter's passing.
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Cory Monteith in a Suit
Glee fans are in mourning. They still cannot believe Cory Monteith has passed away.
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Cory Monteith on the Red Carpet
Cory Monteith never lets his personal problems get in the way of his work on the set of Glee. Sources confirm he was a pro.
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Cory Monteith Close Up
Rest in peace, Cory Monteith. The actor died suddenly in July of 2013.
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Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera
Cory Monteith poses here with Naya Rivera. The actress is in mourning over the death of her co-star.
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Cory Monteith as Finn
Cory Monteith is seen here as Finn Hudson. It's the role that made him very famous.
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Selena Gomez and Cory Monteith
Selena Gomez Tweeted this photo of herself and Cory Monteith in memory of the actor. He passed away in July 2013.
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Lea Michele and Cory Monteith Photo
Lea Michele and Cory Monteith pose here on the red carpet. The couple was still together at the time of the latter's death.
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Cory Monteith Promo Pic
Cory Monteith tragically passed away at the age of 31. We send our thought and prayers to the actor's family.
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Cory Monteith Autograph Signing
Cory Monteith is out of rehab. We wish him the best in his recovery.
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Cory Monteith and Lea Michele Pic
Lea Michele and Cory Monteith star together on Glee. And in real life as a couple!
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Cory Monteith in Tux
Looking quite sharp, Cory Monteith. The Glee star poses here on the red carpet of the SAG Awards.
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Cory Monteith at the Emmys
Looking sharp, Cory Monteith! The actor is striking a handsome pose here on the red carpet of the Emmy Awards.
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Cory M.
Cory Monteith strikes a handsome pose at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards. He took home a surfboard for his work on Glee.
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Cory Monteith Parade Magazine Cover
We had no idea Cory Monteith spent time in rehab. The actor opens up about this topic in this issue of Parade.
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Cory Monteith and Lea Michele
A pair of Glee stars strike a pose here for the December 2010 issue of Teen Vogue. Say hello to Cory Monteith and Lea Michele.
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Slushee Shot
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele enjoy a couple slushees for this Teen Vogue photograph. The two star together on Glee, of course.
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Glee in Teen Vogue
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele sizzle in this Teen Vogue photo. Theya re featured in the December 2010 issue.
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Glee Covers GQ
Glee cast members Cory Monteith, Lea Michele and Dianna Agron pose for this very sexy cover of GQ. Think it crosses the line for a family show?
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Gleeful and Handsome
Cory Monteith stars as Finn on the hit show Glee. He didn't look too shabby on the red carpet of the Emmy Awards.
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Happy Cory Monteith
Lea Michele Tweeted this photo of Cory Monteith on the one year anniversary of the actor's tragic death.