We thought this song was haunting when we heard it back in 2013… After the shocking and tragic death of Cory Monteith, the cast of Glee was given a chance to say goodbye in song in a tribute episode called The Quarterback.
While they were singing in their characters for Finn, they were also going through the real-life loss of their co-star, and in Naya Rivera‘s performance it really showed. Related: Officials Reveal Naya Died Saving Her Son In what was probably the best acting of her entire career, she performed a cover of The Band Perry‘s If I Die Young, and just before the song ended she broke down in tears in a moment that was half scripted, half completely genuine heartbreak.
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