She's probably been dealing with his addiction for some time. Not that that makes it easier for her, but not the complete surprise that it was to those of use who enjoyed watching him on TV but didn't know his back story. Clean cut cute kid, who by the way is no kid, suddenly ends up dead of an overdose is a lot different thing than your boyfriend who has been dealing with drug relapse and rehab since you met suddenly ends up dead. Tragic regardless, but she probably didn't question for a second what happened.

I had just finished watching the tail end of season 3 on Netflix when I found out this terrible news. My heart sincerely goes out to his family, friends and girlfriend. He was a great talent and the show will definitely not be the same without him. Rest in peace Cory Monteith.

Right. When people die of overdoses, it's usually pretty rare that the people around them are surprised. It's kind of like Heath ledger in that regard. The public was surprised but his friends and family really weren't.

The lack of surprise in no way lessens the grief.

Who said it did?

No one. Just making an observation. You know, because that's what we do.

ETA: In fact, I'd assert that the lack of surprise can make the guilt associated with the grieving process worse in some cases. The guilt is worse, not the process.

His death was officially ruled an accidental overdose of alcohol and heroin.

For the 40+ set...this reminds me of Andy Gibb. Everyone was shocked that he was so deep in drugs, let alone that he was secretly married the whole time he was at his peak of popularity. You would think that with TMZ, the internet, etc etc, that kind of celebrity whitewashing was not possible anymore, but people often just see what they want to see.

Agreed. I think the main reason I was shocked that he was secretly married is because I actually thought he was gay.