In Memoriam -- Those We Lost in 2013

As we close out 2013 We Love Soaps wants to pay tribute to those we lost this year both in front of and behind the camera. Below is the 2013 In Memoriam list which includes a number of legends from the world of daytime and primetime serials. Click on the name to read the obituary.

Karla Alvarez
The actress began her career in 1992 in the telenovela MARIA MERCEDES with Thalia. Her last role was playing 'Irasema' in the telenovela QUE BONITO AMOR.

James Avery
The THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR star also appeared on L.A. LAW, GREY'S ANATOMY, CHARMED, SOUL FOOD and THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.

Conrad Bain
He played Dr. Charles Weldon in the daytime soap opera THE EDGE OF NIGHT, and Mr. Wells (the clerk at the Collinsport Inn) on DARK SHADOWS.

Fran Bascom
Longtime casting director for DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Bascom received a total of 14 Casting Society of America nominations during her career.

Paul Bhattacharjee
Bhattacharjee played Inzamam Ahmed (Masood's brother) in EASTENDERS in 2008 and 2010.

Eileen Brennan
Her TV guest appearances included 7TH HEAVEN and THIRTYSOMETHING.

Jacqueline Brookes
For a year and a half starting in April 1975, Brookes played Beatrice Gordon, the Cory housekeeper, on ANOTHER WORLD. Beatrice left Bay City to take care of her son Ray's children in California. Ray was played by Ted Shackelford, who had just exited the soap.

GLEE's Lea Michele Opens Up to Ellen DeGeneres About Cory Monteith

GLEE star Lea Michele opened up to Ellen DeGeneres this week about moving forward after the tragic loss of her boyfriend and co-star, Cory Monteith. Watch a clip from the ELLEN show below:

GLEE "The Quarterback" Preview; Listen To All Six Songs From The Cory Monteith Tribute

The McKinley High family, present and past, join together to remember and celebrate the life of Finn Hudson in the all-new "The Quarterback" episode of GLEE airing on Thursday, October 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

The full cast will cover "Rent's" "Seasons of Love," while Lea Michele will solo on a cover of Bob Dylan/Adele's "Make You Feel My Love" during Thursday's emotional hour.

"What you will see in the episode is what really happened," Glee co-creator Ryan Murphy recently said of the tribute. "Brad [Falchuk] and Ian [Brennan] and I wrote that episode and Brad directed it, and those performances that you'll see, almost everything in that episode is from the first take of every performance because the actors and the crew had a really hard time shooting it. I've never seen a crew that you can't continue shooting because they've left the room sobbing. It was very hard. I struggled even working on it because what you're seeing is what they felt not just about Finn but Cory. It's amazing performances across the board and everybody went into it with a lot of love," he continued. "What I loved about it is when you write something like that, there's no right way to do it."

Track List:
1. "Seasons Of Love" from "Rent" — Full Cast
2. "I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders — Sung by Mercedes (Amber Riley)
3. "Fire and Rain" by James Taylor — Sung by Sam & Artie (Chord Overstreet & Kevin McHale)
4. "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry — Sung by Santana (Naya Rivera)
5. "No Surrender" by Bruce Springsteen — Sung by Puck (Mark Salling)
6. "Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan, and later Adele — Sung by Rachel (Michele)

Listen to all six songs below:

GLEE Releases New 'Farewell to Finn' Promo

The McKinley High family joins together to remember and celebrate the life of Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith) on Thursday, October 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Check out

NEWS: GLEE's Cory Monteith Died of 'Intravenous Heroin Use,' Alcohol; David Harewood Joins THE MONEY

GLEE's Cory Monteith died of 'intravenous heroin use,' alcohol, coroner says
Monteith died of mixed drug toxicity, involving intravenous heroin use and ingestion of alcohol, according the final report from the British Columbia Coroners Service issued Wednesday.

The coroner's final report details the scene, saying investigators found drug paraphernalia, "including a spoon with drug residue and a used hypodermic needle, along with two empty champagne bottles and glasses." It went on to say that hotel video captured "Monteith returning alone to his room at 2:16 a.m. on July 13, and that he was not seen alive again."

HOMELAND alum David Harewood to co-star in HBO's David Milch Pilot THE MONEY
THE MONEY revolves around James Castman (Brendan Gleeson), a powerful media mogul who wields power and influence to expand his empire and control his family.

Harewood, who played Carrie (Claire Danes) and Saul's (Mandy Patinkin) CIA boss on Showtime's HOMELAND, will play Kurt Corbitt, a grandiose, boisterous, irascible ideologue and the CEO of the parent company to Castman's holdings.

Channel 4 to get Danny Dyer before he becomes an EastEnder
Dyer plays a gangster in the late-night spin-off series HOLLYOAKS LATER. [SPOILER ALERT] He guns down fans' favorite Tony Hutchinson during a cliff-top showdown. The scenes were filmed before Danny agreed to join EASTENDERS.

ABC Developing Mo'Nique Talk Show
Mo’Nique, the actress and comedienne who won a best supporting actor Oscar for her work in the 2009 big-screen drama Precious, is working on a syndicated talk show with ABC/Disney that could launch as soon as September 2014, according to sources.

NEWS: Chris Fountain Suspended From CORONATION STREET; Finn Hudson's Death; GAME OF THRONES Dragon Blu-ray; Bex Taylor-Klaus joins ARROW

Chris Fountain suspended by CORONATION STREET over rap song about rape and violence
A video posted online showed Fountain, who plays Tommy Duckworth on CORRIE, in a mask performing the sick rap as his alter-ego The Phantom. Wearing a zombie Halloween mask and baseball cap covered by a hoodie he rants: “I will f*** anybody up in the worst way, rape a bitch on her birthday.” In the video, seen by thousands on YouTube before Chris turned on privacy settings, he also brags about orgies and threatens to “slice a rival with a machete”.

Lea Michele Wins Teen Choice Award, Makes First Appearance Since Death of Cory Monteith

Honored at Sunday's Teen Choice awards as Choice TV Actress in a Comedy, GLEE's Lea Michele made her first on-camera appearance since the death of boyfriend and co-star Cory Monteith. She thanked fans for their support during “these very difficult past weeks” and assured them that “with your love, we’re going to get through this together.”

I just wanted to be here today to personally thank all of you and tell everyone out there how much all of your love and support has meant to me over these very difficult past weeks.

NEWS: Michael Easton on John McBain; CASTLE Takes on SAVED BY THE BELL with Antonio Sabato Jr.; Ellen Holly; Victoria Rowell; Mario Lopez; Darren Criss

GENERAL HOSPITAL's Michael Easton on if we will ever see John McBain again in some capacity
"Honestly, I don’t know the answer to that. I’d imagine…they have that character and they can put him up there with somebody else and whoever it is would probably do a great job at it. I don’t know what the situation is. I think those guys are still trying to work out their stuff. And maybe when they do, they’ll allow us to do it. I certainly miss him. I saw Bob Woods (Bo, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) two days ago, so I certainly miss seeing my friends. I enjoyed working with them and if there’s a story there that I can contribute to the show, I would…I would certainly be open to that. We’ll see how it goes. I know they’re doing great and I'm excited for them, I hope it ends up doing really really well."

Facebook's Mobile Site Owes A Debt To 1930s Soap Operas
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg won’t like this message, but someone has to say it. His vast social network lately has morphed into something none of us saw coming: the planet’s biggest soap-opera site of all time, digitally engineered to emulate the great radio-age businesses that Irna Phillips invented in the 1930s.

NEWS: Oliver Hudson Joins NASHVILLE; Judi Evans; Cory Monteith Emmy Tribute; Hulu at TCA

Is DAYS OF OUR LIVES star Judi Evans the New Monster Mom of Salem?
"It came out of left field," Evans said, "but stories like this don't happen often so I'm eating it up with a spoon! I love having Adrienne at the center of controversy. Bring it on! But let's make it clear that she's not trying to bust up Will and Sonny because she has a problem with Sonny being gay. She's totally okay with that. She just doesn't want her son anywhere near Will's family. And she sure doesn't want him going to jail for something Will's mom Sami [Alison Sweeney] did. Oh, hell no!"

Oliver Hudson joins NASHVILLE
Hudson will play a charming, audacious, take-no-prisoners businessman who promises to “shake things up in Nashville.”

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GLEE's Lea Michele: Cory Monteith 'Will Forever Be in My Heart'

More than two weeks after the sudden and shocking death of GLEE's Cory Monteith, his girlfriend and costar Lea Michele has broken her silence.

“Thank you all for helping me through this time with your enormous love & support,” Michele tweeted on Monday morning, accompanied by the photo to the right. “Cory will forever be in my heart.”

RELATED:
- Cory Monteith Dead at 31
- Top 20 Finn Hudson Songs On GLEE
- Cause of Death for Cory Monteith Was a Mixture of Toxicity, Including Heroin and Alcohol
- Ryan Murphy Addresses GLEE's Plans For Cory Monteith's Finn Hudson Character

NEWS: GLEE Family Remembers Cory Monteith; Sol Heras Covers Attitude; HBO to George R.R. Martin: 'Get Busy Writing!'

GLEE family gathers to remember Cory Monteith
GLEE doesn't start production on season 5 until next month, but on Thursday, the close-knit cast and crew got together for a private memorial in honor of Cory Monteith, who was found dead July 13 at age 31.

“Today, Ryan Murphy and Lea Michele gathered the cast, crew and producers of GLEE, along with colleagues from the network and studio, to share memories and music in an emotional celebration of the life of Cory Monteith,” Fox said in a statement to EW. “We thank the public for their continued outpouring of love and support as we grieve our friend and colleague during this difficult time.”

Ryan Murphy Addresses GLEE's Plans For Cory Monteith's Finn Hudson Character

GLEE co-creator Ryan Murphy spoke for the first time on Friday about Cory Monteith's passing and how it will impact the show.

"We had several options," Murphy said. "We could delay shooting until November, we could delay shooting until January. But, ultimately, what we decided to do for the cast and crew was start shooting with something that we had already written. We had written two Beatles episodes in May and had been working on that tribute for four years. We just decided that it would probably be the best for everybody to get back together and be working and have grief counselors on set for two weeks, which we’re going to do. But, ultimately, we made no decisions without consulting Lea [Michele]."

NEWS: New Sheriff Lamb For 'Veronica Mars' Movie; Deidre Hall at 'She' Expo; 'Legacy Falls' Premieres; HOUSE OF CARDS Less Than 1 Percent of Shows Viewed on Netflix; Jane Lynch on Cory Monteith

The Veronica Mars Movie Adds Sheriff Lamb – But It's Not Y&R's Michael Muhney
Jerry O’Connell will play Sheriff Lamb — “No, not that Sheriff Lamb,” he clarifies in a YouTube video to fans – in Veronica Mars‘ upcoming feature-film adaptation.

He will take on the role of Dan Lamb, “a new Lamb brother I hope you love to hate,” creator Rob Thomas writes in an email to the film’s Kickstarter contributors.

Marshmallows will remember that Dan’s brother Don (played by THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Michael Muhney) — aka the insensitive lawman who famously told a rufie’d Veronica to “Go see the Wizard. Ask for a little backbone.” — died in Season 3 from head trauma incurred while responding to a call.

'She: An Expo for Women' adds DAYS OF OUR LIVES star Deidre Hall to lineup
Two more stars are coming to Chattanooga for "The Ultimate Girls' Weekend Out."

THE DOCTORS physician Travis Stork and DAYS star Deidre Hall are the newest additions to 'She: An Expo for Women' on July 27 and 28 at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

"Both Deidre and Travis are great additions to round out this year's She Expo," said Jason Taylor, president and general manager of the Chattanooga Times Free Press. "Deidre is a legend in daytime television with a huge following in our area, while Travis brings an entertaining, fun approach to living a healthier, more fulfilling life. She Expo will definitely have a little something for all the women in attendance."

The duo of television personalities will take the stage July 28. At 2:45 p.m., Hall will take photos with fans and sign books available for purchase on-site, while Stork will give a speech and take audience questions at 4 p.m.

Lindze Letherman on her GENERAL HOSPITAL return
"Georgie and Maxie have always had such a strong bond and Georgie was always a conscience for Maxie when she wasn't one for herself," says Letherman. "She was always the person who could get through to Maxie and be that voice of reason and that kind of compass. Nobody else could do that for her. But Maxie put the strength in Georgie, too, to take the risks that she would never take. So they really were counterbalances for each other. That's why their relationship was so wonderful."

"Legacy Falls": Daytime Soap Opera Parody Musical Hits New York Musical Theatre Festival
The show, which premiered July 16 as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, takes a no-holds-barred (if facetious) approach to the popular television medium. Taking its title from the name of a fictional American program, “Legacy Falls” promises to “dish the dirt on soaps,” skewering all the hirings, firings and behind-the-scenes catfights between co-stars, some of whom are hiding little secrets of their own.

“Legacy Falls,” which features DAYS alum Kevin Spirtas in its cast, may seem like a winning format for a reality series, but according to composer-lyricist James Burn, daytime dramas provided ample source material “ideally suited” for musical theater, particularly in a show intended as a satire.

MAD MEN Trumps HOUSE OF CARDS on Netflix
A study, by research firm GfK, found that HOUSE OF CARDS accounted for less than 1% of TV shows viewed by regular Netflix users during a week in April. By comparison, old episodes of hit dramas BREAKING BAD and MAD MEN each got 3% of total viewership while the canceled NBC drama "Heroes" and the Fox comedy "Family Guy" each got a 2% share.

Comic Con: Syfy’s HELIX Names THE KILLING's Billy Campbell As Lead
Campbell is set to portray the emotionally troubled CDC pathologist lead in HELIX.

Jane Lynch Talks Cory Monteith Death: "We've Lost a Really Great Guy"—Watch the Emotional Clip
An emotional Jane Lynch talked about losing a man she referred to as a "really great guy" while appearing on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO this evening.

"Cory's one of the biggest hearts, was a real bright light. He was one of those guys that…you know, he knew he was breathing rarified air…the gifts that this wonderful show gave us," she told the audience.

"He was always aware that it was a gift and he was quite generous. He was one of those adventurous types of those people. I always admired how he would get up…you know, he would fly to Mexico, he'd throw parties for his friends. I don't think he left one day unlived. He was a real bright light in our family and we've lost a really great guy."

And that's exactly how Lynch hopes the GLEE star will be remembered.

"He once flew across the country on his own nickel to meet with a sick kid [whose] last wish was to meet him. That's just the kind of guy he was. Just a real giver."

NEWS: Michael Muhney, Marc Anthony Samuel, Lea Michele, HEROES Comic, WALKING DEAD Poster, Jim Beaver, Shailene Woodley, Nathan Fillion

Veronica Mars Movie: Is Michael Muhney returning as Sheriff Lamb?
In addition to to giving details about the official fan event happening independent of their Comic-Con panel, Rob Thomas also shared a very interesting photo from the set. The picture is pretty simple, a photo of someone's trailer door. However, the mystery comes with the name written on a piece of tape attached to the trailer, Sheriff Lamb. Marshmallows will remember that Sheriff Don Lamb (played by Michael Muhney) was killed in the third season, after being hit in the head with a baseball bat.

So, is Muhney returning? If so, how do they explain this one away? Is it something as simple as a flashback scene, or is it a case of Zombie Sheriff Lamb? A very plausible explanation could be that Lamb's little brother or sister is now Sheriff of Balboa County, where the show is set. It won't take long to find out for sure, as Thomas promises to explain the photo Wednesday (July 17). At that time, he'll also unveil a special website just for Kickstarter backers.

Marc Anthony Samuel confident his gay character on GENERAL HOSPTIAL will get love interest
"He will, he definitely will," Samuel says. "I don't know anything yet but that"s what it sounds like will happen. I think overall that"s what they"d like to see. Felix can"t be going after straight guys all the time. He knows better."

"I love everyone associated with it," he says of GH. "They are so behind the whole storyline for Felix - developing him and creating a world for him and introducing him to the Port Charles community - not making him this kind of fly by night character."

"It's been a privilege to work with people who I've seen over the years on TV," he adds. "It's kind of surreal a little bit too. I'm working with people who have been in my pop culture psyche for years. It"s been a great ride."

THE WALKING DEAD Comic-Con Poster
To boost the excitement factor at San Diego Comic-Con, AMC has revealed a Comic-Con exclusive poster by Alex Ross that will be handed out during the convention.

Not dead for long! SUPERNATURAL star reveals he's back for Season 9
The recent run of episodes were lacking a certain amount of grumpiness, following the death of surrogate father figure Bobby Singer (Jim Beaver). The producers apparently noticed as well, and now Beaver has revealed that he will be back in some capacity in the series’ ninth season.

Dynamite Revives NBC's HEROES
New comic series to pick up where cult NBC series left off, telling unofficial 'Season 5' of the superhuman soap opera.

THE NEWSROOM Season Premiere Grows From Last Year: 2.2 Million
An average of 2.2 million people watched Sunday’s Season 2 debut.

DOCTOR WHO to take over Heathrow Airport for 50th anniversary
Travelers will be treated to a variety of DOCTOR WHO surprises over the course of the week as part of the launch of the new partnership.

Table of Thrones, A GAME OF THRONES Periodic Table of Living & Deceased Characters
Columbia, South Carolina-based artist Christian Petersen has created “Table of Thrones,” a GAME OF THRONES periodic table of living and deceased characters. Prints are available to purchase at the Etsy store, The Geekerie.

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Spinoff RAVENSWOOD Makes Major Casting Change
Merritt Patterson will take over the role originally set to be played by Elizabeth Whitson, who will depart the series.

Shailene Woodley Goes Topless for Interview
Woodley decided to go topless to set the record straight after seeing a picture of herself in another magazine the depicted her with "big red lips.. boobs about three times the size they are in real life [and] my stomach was completely flat," she says. "My skin was also flawless."

Upstart Roils Nerves in a Packed TV Race: Netflix Dominates Speculation Over Emmy Awards
The nominations for the Emmy Awards will be announced on Thursday in Los Angeles, and it is widely expected that, for the first time, the headlines will be all about Netflix.

CASTLE Halts Production for a Day as Nathan Fillion Is a No-Show During Contract Dispute
As first reported by our sister site Deadline, Fillion’s absence was likely intended as a “nudge” to his ABC Studios bosses with whom he is in a contract dispute, as he lobbies for a four-day work week.

It's Official: THE GLEE PROJECT Canceled at Oxygen
The reality competition series will not return for a third season, with a network spokesman noting the decision has nothing to do with the sudden passing of GLEE star Cory Monteith.

Cory Monteith Overdose: "Scary" Drug Addiction Darker Than People Thought; "He Tried So Hard to Beat This"
"Cory fought his demons and the demons won," a friend says. "Cory wasn't going out and doing these things to have fun. He couldn't stop. He tried. He just couldn't."

Lea Michele Is Grieving with Cory Monteith's Family, Rep Says
"Lea is deeply grateful for all the love and support she’s received from family, friends, and fans. Since Cory’s passing, Lea has been grieving alongside his family and making appropriate arrangements with them," reads the statement, obtained by People.

GLEE, Grief, and Teen Rites of Passage
Strengths and weaknesses abound. But whatever else it's about, the show is about how it feels to grow up. Mostly it feels bad! Sometimes it feels good, though. Sometimes it's empowering, sometimes we surprise ourselves. Sometimes we win. Sometimes villains get their comeuppance, but often they do not. The pursuit of fairness is frequently a letdown. Sometimes our parents disappoint us, and sometimes we disappoint them. Sometimes we're inundated with support or recognition, and sometimes we're desperately, frighteningly alone. Being a teenager is not easy. Sometimes, our friends die.

Google Pitches Online TV Service to Media Companies
Google has recently approached media companies about licensing their content for an Internet TV service that would stream traditional TV programming, people familiar with the matter say.

If the Web giant goes ahead with the idea, it would join several other companies planning to offer services that deliver cable TV-style packages of channels over broadband connections.

SAVED BY THE BELL musical coming to Off-Broadway
The new musical features book, music, lyrics and direction by Bob and Tobly McSmith. Jason Wise is the choreographer and associate director.

April Kidwell will star as Jessie Spano. Additional casting will be announced soon.

Cause of Death for Cory Monteith Was a Mixture of Toxicity, Including Heroin and Alcohol

The BC Coroners Service announced on Tuesday the cause of death of Cory Monteith was a mixture of toxicity, including heroin and alcohol. Monteith, agd 31, was found deceased in his room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, shortly after noon on July 13.

Watch the coroner announcement below:

NEWS: THE LYING GAME Canceled, VERONICA MARS Book Series, Jerry verDorn, Cory Monteith, Jill Larson, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Daisy Lewis, Tracey Bregman

THE LYING GAME canceled
LYING GAME star Alexandra Chando tweeted the news: "To our awesome #lyinggame fans, thank you for these two amazing seasons. Unfortunately, Abc Family has decided not to bring us back for a third season. We so wanted to do 10 more for you guys! Thanks for your support and keep up with the cast to see what's next for us! Xx"

Cory Monteith Was Invaluable To GLEE. Where Does the Show Go Now?
Regardless of the cause, Cory Monteith’s death is a tragic one. He was young and talented — a gifted drummer, an awkward-as-hell dancer, and a reliable nailer of power ballads. And he was Finn Hudson, GLEE's main testament to the life-changing power of music, arguably the show’s primary message.

The loss of Finn alters the show’s landscape permanently and irrevocably. While Ryan Murphy hasn’t said much publicly about what this year holds, he negotiated a two-season renewal for GLEE last spring, and consensus is that he wouldn’t have been able to do so without some sort of master plan (or at the very least, a general sense) of how this next chunk of story plays out.

GLEE works as escapist television, and it almost always flounders when it tries to be something bigger. Season four’s misbegotten school shooting, prostate cancer, teen molestation, and eating disorder storylines – all either insensitively handled or dropped without explanation – are undeniable proof of that.

Inside Cory Monteith's Last Days: Glee Star Partied at The Roxy; See Recent Twitpic
Before his tragic death, Cory Monteith enjoyed his final days with friends.

More tests needed for cause of Monteith's death
Vancouver police Sgt. Randy Fincham said there's nothing to indicate the death was due to illicit drug use.

Bravo Repeating Cory Monteith's INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO Appearance

Bravo Media's INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO, hosted by former daytime soap opera writer and actor James Lipton, pays tribute to GLEE star Cory Monteith with a special broadcast of his appearance on the award-winning series on Thursday, July 18 at 6 p.m. ET/PT.

Top 50 Finn Hudson Songs On GLEE

Actor Cory Monteith was found dead on Saturday in a Vancouver, Canada, hotel room at age 31. His GLEE character, Finn Hudson, had many wonderful performances over the years and Monteith's expressive face always helped to sell the songs and made him the show's leading man. Below is a fan created video of the Top 20 Finn Hudson performances in GLEE. Check it out and let us know what your favorites were.

Cory Monteith Dead at 31

Cory Monteith, who played heart throb Finn Hudson in the Fox hit GLEE, was found dead in a Vancouver, Canada, hotel room Saturday, police said. He was 31.

Vancouver police said the cause of death was not immediately apparent, but they ruled out foul play.

Medical examiners will conduct an autopsy Monday.

Monteith's body was discovered by staff members at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel after he missed his checkout time, acting Chief Constable Doug LePard told reporters.

Cory Monteith Tweets ‘Big Love’ To Supportive Fans Following Rehab Stay

Cory Monteith has finished his 30-day stint in rehab and one of the first things he did was thank fans for their support and well-wishes.

“Sending out big love to everyone. Thank you for the continued support!” the actor Tweeted on Friday. “It means the world to me! :)”

The 30-year-old GLEE star – who checked himself into rehab last month – reunited with girlfriend/co-star Lea Michele in Los Angeles on Friday, much to her delight.

“Today is a great day:)” Lea Tweeted on Friday. “Love you all! Xo”