'Glee' actor who pleaded guilty to child porn, dead at 35


Actor Mark Salling, shown here in September 2012 at a "Glee" premiere, has died at age 35 -- he was soon to face sentencing on child porn charges.

Los Angeles (AFP) - US actor Mark Salling, known for his role in the hit musical TV series "Glee," died Tuesday, weeks before being sentenced for possession of child pornography, his lawyer said. He was 35.

News outlet TMZ, citing law enforcement, said Salling had committed suicide by hanging.

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