According to Hollywood Life, Monteith had people over at his hotel room less than 24 hours before his death. They then went out and he returned alone to his hotel room at 2:16 am (via US Weekly). Sometime during the day, Monteith also tweeted about the widely popular Sharknado series, asking, “What the crap is Sharknado,” before adding, “oh. IT’S A SHARK TORNADO.” Those would be his final tweets.

On July 13th, he was supposed to check out of the hotel — but he never did. Hotel staff went to his room and that is where they found Monteith on the floor. Near him were a spoon and a hypodermic needle. Months later, a coroner’s report would confirm his death was caused by substance abuse and was ruled as an accident. Although Monteith had gone to rehab recently, those who experience addiction often relapse, if not once, numerous times. Regardless, eight years later, Monteith’s death is still one that’s hard to believe.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).