Cory Monteith's Death Still Tears His Father Joe Apart

Cory Monteith‘s father Joe has opened up about how he is coping since his son passed away from a heroin and alcohol overdose in July.

“It’s just ripping my insides out and tearing me apart,” the 63-year-old father shared to People about the Glee actor’s death.

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He added, “I lost my son. He should have known not to touch that drug again. I don’t want to see any parent lose a child over heroin.”

In case you forgot, Glee‘s farewell episode to Cory‘s character Finn will air tonight on Fox at 9/8c. Don’t miss it!