Life History of the Glee star "Mark Wayne Salling"

Early Life and Education:
Mark Wayne Salling was born on August 17, 1982, in Dallas, Texas. He was an American actor and singer. He was the youngest child born to the Christian parents, John Robert Salling Jr. and Condy Sue Salling, He was given basic education at home from a very small age. Later, he joined Providence Christian School. Likewise, he did his elementary schooling in Our Redeemer Lutheran. He graduated from Lake Highlands School in 2001. During his high school days, he was an active member of a wrestling club in the school. After completing his high school and following his passion for music, he joined the Loss Angeles Music Academy College of Music, which is located in Pasadena, California. He paid the college and living bills by giving guitar lessons.

Career in music:

Ever since Salling's teenage days, Salling had a strong predilection for music; he used to frequently perform in bars and took part in school talent shows. He is also known for singing, writing, and producing his own music. He also played piano, drums, bass guitars and guitars. He released his first solo album, "Smoke Signals", in 2008, and his second album, "Pipe Dreams", in 2010. Moreover, he sang many solo and duet cover versions of many songs like "The Lady is a Tramp", "Sweet Caroline", "Just Give Me a Reason", "Good Vibrations", "Beth", "Only the Good Die Young", etc. for his TV show "Glee".

Career in acting:

Salling set foot in the entertainment business as a child actor in "Children of the Corn IV, The Gathering" in 1996. He guest starred in "Walker, Texas Ranger" 3 years later. In 2008, he landed a regular character on the comedy musical series, "Glee". The character was Noah Puckerman. It is believed that Salling named his character on the dog he used to own. However, later on June, 2013, it was reported that he would not be seen as a regular on "Glee's" 5th season, but instead would be making special appearances only.

Personal life:

Salling lived in Shadow Hills, Los Angeles, California. He dated "Glee" co-star, Naya Rivera, from 2007-2010 and a playboy model, DJ Roxanne Dawn, from 2010-2011.

In January 2013, Salling's ex-girlfriend, Roxanne Gorzela, charged him for forcing her to have unprotected sex without her consent. Later in March 2015, he settled with her as judges ordered him to pay her US $2.7 million. There were many other legal issues in Salling's life. On December 2015, he was arrested at his home in Los Angeles as he was suspected to possess thousands of photos and videos portraying child pornography. Then, on May 27, 2016, he was accused of possessing and receiving child pornography. As the consequence of which, he was thrown out from Adi Shankar's "Gods and Secrets". However, Salling pleaded guilty to have child pornography in possession, later on he was registered as sex offender and was entered into various treatment programs. Eventually, the plea was validated on December 18, 2017, with subjecting Salling to incarceration of 4-7 years.

Death:

Salling committed suicide by hanging near his home area of Los Angeles on January 30, 2018.