Glee actor hits out after fans make ‘diabolical’ comments about actors who’ve died

| Senior TV Reporter Published July 30, 2026 3:58pm Updated July 30, 2026 3:58pm The Glee star said the conversation around late TV actors is ‘untethered from any sort of humanity or reality’ (Picture: Rick Kern/WireImage) Kevin McHale has slammed TV fans for insensitive discussions about late actors, making an apparent reference to the so-called Glee ‘curse’. The 38-year-old actor starred in all six seasons of the hit high school jukebox musical, which first aired in 2009 and ended in 2015. It made stars of much of its cast, including the likes of Lea Michele, Dianna Agron, Jane Lynch and Darren Criss. Glee earned six Emmys and toted up an impressive roster of guest stars – Gwyneth Paltrow, Olivia Newton-John, Britney Spears, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeff Goldblum, Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker – many of whom performed one of the show’s many covers. However, the Ryan Murphy-produced show’s legacy has been marred by the deaths of three of the core cast members, as well as of assistant director Jim Fuller. Cory Monteith died of an accidental overdose in 2013, which was commemorated with a highly emotional Glee episode in which his character Finn died in similar circumstances. Mark Salling died by suicide in 2018, after pleading guilty to possessing child abuse images. Glee earned six Emmys, airing between 2009 and 2015 (Picture: FOX Image Collection via Getty Images) The show’s legacy has been marred by the deaths of three of the core cast (Picture: FOX Image Collection via Getty Images) let me log off today because the way too many of you talk about real people who have passed as a "sacrifice" or a "curse" in regards to a tv show is fucking diabolical and untethered from any sort of humanity or reality. get fucked.— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) July 29, 2026 Naya Rivera drowned in a California lake in 2020, while swimming with her son Josey. McHale has now hit out at TV viewers who refer to late stars in ‘diabolical’ terms, in what appears to be an oblique reference to Glee, although he did not name the show. Taking to X, McHale wrote: ‘Let me log off today because the way too many of you talk about real people who have passed as a “sacrifice” or a “curse” in regards to a TV show is f***ing diabolical and untethered from any sort of humanity or reality. Fet f***ed.’ The comments come after Glee producer Ryan Murphy said he is considering reviving the once-beloved high school show, amid renewed interest from Gen Z. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Ryan Murphy said the Gen Z interest in Glee has left him considering a reboot (Picture: Siegfried Anthony/Variety via Getty Images) The American Horror Story boss started by sharing his affection for the Glee cast, before telling People in a red carpet interview: ‘I had a great time making that show. ‘That show is interesting because it’s come back around. So many young people now watch it. And I’m like, “Maybe we should revisit that show”. ‘My nostalgia and love for that show is enough that I’m like, “Well, maybe people would like to see a new incarnation of that in some capacity.” ‘So yeah, I love that show and I loved what it became and what it meant to so many people.’ Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin Glee is available to watch on Disney Plus. Arrow MORE: Glen Hansard shared tear-jerking video with Bruce Springsteen just hours before his death Arrow MORE: DJ Kavinsky, who performed at the Olympics, found dead at his home aged 50 Arrow MORE: Prolific British actor Tom Chadbon who starred in Doctor Who and Game of Thrones dies aged 80 TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.