Cory Monteith's mom and dad die within a month of each other 12 years after Glee star's tragic death
CORY Monteith's mother and father have both died within a month of each other, 12 years after the actor's tragic death.
The U.S. Sun can confirm Glee star Cory's mom Ann Marie McGregor died on June 18 at 74 in her native Canada after a long illness.
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In her local obituary, Ann was remembered for her "strong character."
"Ann enjoyed her time gardening, along with her artistic pursuits on her acreage in Shirley, BC, together with Cornelius, Harley and her love birds," the obituary reads.
"Ann was a person of strong character and she carried that throughout her life."
According to an Cory tribute Instagram page run by the late star's family, "Cory and Ann are now reunited."
Ann left behind her son, Shaun, who was Cory's older brother.
Cory's father, Joe Monteith, died on May 12 at 75, also in Canada.
His death followed a long hospital stay in New Brunswick, according to family.
Joe, a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, will "forever be remembered by friends and family for his witty sense of humor and love for baseball," his obituary reads.
Joe left his wife, Yvette, his son Shaun, his stepchildren and grandchildren.
Joe and Ann divorced when Cory was
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