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Matthew Morrison Asked to Leave 'Glee' Ahead of Cory Monteith's Death


Matthew Morrison, who played Will Schuester on 'Glee,' attempted to leave the show when he was 'no longer being used' the way he wanted

Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesDuring the Thursday, February 15, episode of Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz ’s “And That’s What You REALLY Missed” podcast, Morrison, 45, revealed that he was in talks to wrap up Will Schuester’s arc during the show’s penultimate season. Us Weekly looks back at the stars who died before their time, including Amy Winehouse, Prince and Whitney Houston — see the most shocking celeb deaths In August 2021, Darren Criss (who portrayed Blaine) called “The Fox” by Ylvis, which was featured on season 5, the show’s worst cover.

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