Amber Riley Reacts To Cory Monteith's Death: 'A Man I Considered A Brother And A Friend'

Amber Riley has broken her silence, following the news of her beloved co-star Cory Monteith’s death.

In speaking to her Twitter followers and fellow Gleeks, the actress shared some words, “with a heavy heart,” calling Cory “a brother and a friend.”

She wrote:

“Yesterday I got to sit with my Glee family and remember a man I considered a brother and friend. With a very heavy heart, RIP Cory Monteith 💜 Continued prayer for his family and Lea. Sendings hugs to all you gleeks.”

Heartbreaking.

Meanwhile, Chord Overstreet and Naya Rivera have sent out positivity and gratitude, thanking their fans for all the kind words of love and support:

Sending nothing but our heartfelt prayers their way.

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