The BC Coroners Service announces the cause of death of Cory Monteith was a mixture of toxicity, including heroin and alcohol.

Glee actor Cory Monteith died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol, the British Columbia coroner's office said.

"There is no evidence to suggest Mr. Monteith's death was anything other than a most tragic accident," the office said in a statement.

The 31-year-old was found dead in his Vancouver, British Columbia, hotel room on Saturday (Sunday, NZ time), after he didn't check out on time. He was believed to be alone when he died.

Police said Monteith had been out with people earlier, but video and electronic records from the hotel indicated he returned to his room by himself early Saturday.

Meanwhile the Westboro Baptist Church announced on Twitter that they will be picketing Monteith's funeral

In a series of homophobic tweets they called the actor a "fagenabler" who was "struck down by raging mad god."

But if Monteith funeral should be in his home country Canada, the WBC might have no luck.

In 2008, they crossed the border to arrive at a funeral of a 22-year-old who was murdered on a Greyhound bus, to tell Canadians that the murder was God's response to policies allowing homosexuality, abortion and divorce and remarriage.

In light of this, the Canadian Border Patrol told officers in 2008 not to allow anyone to cross who had signs or pamphlets consistent with the church's message.

In December the organisation annouced they would picket a vigil being held for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and their families.

Monteith's death recalled the lives of Heath Ledger, Corey Haim and River Phoenix - actors who battled substance abuse and died in their 20s and 30s.

Monteith had talked bluntly about struggling with addiction since he was a teenager, calling it a serious problem and telling Parade magazine in 2011 he was "lucky to be alive."

Monteith admitted himself to a treatment facility in April for substance addiction, a representative said at the time. He also received treatment when he was 19.

Glee, with its catchy song-and-dance numbers and high-profile guest stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Britney Spears, became an instant hit when it debuted in 2009. Monteith served as the show's resident hunk with a heart of gold.

The Fox network and the producers of Glee, including 20th Century Fox Television, have called Monteith an exceptional performer "and an even more exceptional person."

Gia Milani, who recently produced and directed a Canadian film featuring Monteith, this week said Monteith "seemed healthy" when she last saw him four weeks ago in Los Angeles.

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