Who Was Finn Hudson on Glee
Finn Hudson was a fictional character on the musical TV series Glee, portrayed by actor Cory Monteith. He was a star football player who joined the school’s glee club, New Directions, and became one of the show’s central figures throughout its first four seasons.
How Did Finn Die on Glee
In the show, Finn Hudson dies from a drug overdose involving heroin. The storyline is presented in the episode “The Quarterback,” which aired in season five and focuses on the glee club coping with his sudden death. The writers used the plot to address addiction and grief.
Actor Cory Monteith and Real-Life Passing
Cory Monteith, the actor who played Finn, died in real life in July 2013 at age 31 from a toxic combination of heroin and alcohol. His passing led the Glee production team to write Finn’s death into the series. For more details, see the account on BBC News.
