Tributes pour in for Glee actress Naya Rivera
Messages of love and support from former Glee co-stars and friends have been shared after Naya Rivera's death was confirmed yesterday.
The actress went missing on California's Lake Piru last week, after going on a boat trip with her four-year-old son, Josey.
Her son was found safe but alone, wearing a life jacket and sleeping on the boat they had rented. After days of searching, a body was recovered at the scene on Monday (13 July) and later identified as 33-year-old Rivera's. Following a post-mortem examination, officials declared that she died of accidental drowning, reports the BBC.
Rivera is best known for portraying the character of cheerleader Santana Lopez in the popular TV series Glee. Her former cast members were seen gathering together at the lake where her body was found.
This photo of the cast of #Glee gathering together at Lake Piru today where #NayaRivera’s body was found is incredibly powerful — especially when you consider today is the 7 year anniversary of Cory Monteith’s death. I’m a mess. pic.twitter.com/RhY9hUb78E
— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) July 13, 2020
Below, read some of the heartfelt tributes that have been shared since news of her passing.
Gwyneth Paltrow
A post shared by Gwyneth Paltrow (@gwynethpaltrow) on Jul 14, 2020 at 9:10am PDT
Dianna Agron
A post shared by Dianna Agron (@diannaagron) on Jul 14, 2020 at 9:14am PDT
Matthew Morrison
A post shared by Matthew Morrison (@matthewmorrison) on Jul 14, 2020 at 10:44am PDT
Chord Overstreet
A post shared by Chord Overstreet (@chordoverstreet) on Jul 14, 2020 at 1:48pm PDT
Demi Lovato
A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Jul 13, 2020 at 5:29pm PDT
Zoe Saldana
A post shared by Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) on Jul 14, 2020 at 12:51am PDT
Kevin McHale
A post shared by Kevin McHale (@kevinmchale) on Jul 13, 2020 at 4:52pm PDT
Alex Newell
A post shared by Alex Newell (@thealexnewell) on Jul 13, 2020 at 2:21pm PDT
Becca Tobin
A post shared by Becca Tobin (@becca) on Jul 13, 2020 at 3:32pm PDT
Chris Colfer
A post shared by Chris Colfer (@chriscolfer) on Jul 13, 2020 at 2:33pm PDT
Jenna Ushkowitz
A post shared by Jenna Ushkowitz (@jennaushkowitz) on Jul 13, 2020 at 3:40pm PDT
Jane Lynch
Rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family.
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) July 13, 2020
Lea Michele
Amber Riley
A post shared by Amber Riley (@msamberpriley) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:02pm PDT
Darren Criss
A post shared by Darren Criss (@darrencriss) on Jul 13, 2020 at 6:00pm PDT
Michael Hitchcock
Naya brought so much joy to our lives. She had the sharpest wit, the slyest smile, a compassion for people from all walks of life, and a talent that knew no bounds. My deepest condolences to her family, friends, co-workers, and fans around the world. We love you so much, Naya.
— Michael Hitchcock (@hitchmichael) July 13, 2020
Mike O'Malley
Naya Rivera was hilarious. She lit up the set. She was the definition of cool. pic.twitter.com/lDZAbtt6P9
— Mike O'Malley (@TheMikeOMalley) July 14, 2020
Lauren Potter
Cheerios Forever pic.twitter.com/eQoogTJmIv
— Lauren Potter (@TheLaurenPotter) July 14, 2020
Harry Shum Jr
— Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) July 14, 2020
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