By Kristy Puchko | Celebrity | July 14, 2020 |
By Kristy Puchko | Celebrity | July 14, 2020 |
Yesterday afternoon, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the death of Glee star Naya Rivera, who was last seen on a pontoon boat with her 4-year-old son in California’s Lake Piru. She’d been missing since July 8, when her four-year-old son was found sleeping in the rented boat. Following the news of her tragic passing, Glee co-stars, recurring performers, and guest stars took to social media to remember the actress for her talent, light, and love.
Rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family.
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) July 13, 2020
Sharp. Hilarious. Quick witted. Talented. Loving. Generous. Beautiful. Funny as hell. Smart. Hero. Gone too soon. â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ», Naya. pic.twitter.com/0bGcznO4U8
— Max Adler (@Mr_Max_Adler) July 14, 2020
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— iqbal theba (@iqbaltheba) July 13, 2020
She played by her own rules and was in a class of her own. She had a brashness about her that I couldn’t help but be enchanted by. I also always loved her voice, and savored every chance I got to hear her sing. I think she had more talent than we would have ever been able to see.
— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) July 14, 2020
And even as I sit here, struggling to comprehend, gutted beyond description- the very thought of her cracks me up and still brings a smile to my face. That was Naya’s gift.
— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) July 14, 2020
And it's a gift that will never go away.
Rest in peace you wild, hilarious, beautiful angel.
i was so intimided meeting naya for the first time. i was a fish out of water and her warmth was disarming. for all her gifts as a performer she was also gifted as a person and made anyone feel seen and included.
— Jacob Artist (@jacobartist) July 14, 2020
celebrating your mark on the world today🕊🤠pic.twitter.com/h5lJ1pcCiW
I know this is blurry but it’s one of my favorite memories. Naya and I held hands during every glee tour performance and I looked forward to it every. single. time. We would always try to make each other laugh by… https://t.co/Uevxl1ws37
— Ashley Fink (@Ashley_Fink) July 14, 2020
💔 Naya, you will be missed so much. 😞
— Josh Sussman (@JoshSussman) July 13, 2020
Rest In Peace Beautiful…. @NayaRivera
— Dijon Talton (@DijonTalton) July 14, 2020
My heart and prayers go out to her son and loved ones. Your mommy loves you forever Young King. 💙ðŸ™ðŸ½ pic.twitter.com/Cn8cEBhzbp
I was a newcomer to acting. She was the real deal and every scene we did together she was a mixture of terrifying and hilarious. A brilliant combo. Great, but really sad memories. https://t.co/0W8NisNDNB
— Damian Mc Ginty (@damianmcginty) July 14, 2020
Kate Hudson posted this about Naya on Instagram Stories pic.twitter.com/lUsTHm3LXO
— Glee News & Memories (@MrDavidMichele) July 13, 2020
Thank you @druidDUDE for sharing this. Take a moment to celebrate this beautiful talent. @NayaRivera 💕 https://t.co/LRMH9ty4DL
— Jessalyn Gilsig (@JessalynGilsig) July 14, 2020
Kevin McHale commented on how Rivera’s body was recovered 7 years to the day of the death of cast member Cory Monteith.
7 years ago today, she and I were together in London when we found out about Cory. We were so far away, but I was so thankful that we had each other. A week ago today we were talking about running away to Hawaii. This doesn’t make sense. And I know it probably never will.
— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) July 14, 2020
I'm not religious by any means, but you'd be hard-pressed to convince me that Cory didn't help find our girl today. These 2, in many ways, were the male and female versions of one another. So nice, cared deeply, were stupidly talented, the most fun, and really really good people. https://t.co/qsvThOJxL7
— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) July 14, 2020
Lea Michelle remembered both Monteith and Rivera in an Instagram story, screenshotted below:
Gleeks have turned to a post from Rivera herself to speak both to the tragedy of her death and the joy she brought in life.
no matter the year, circumstance, or strifes everyday you're alive is a blessing. make the most of today and every day you are given. tomorrow is not promised pic.twitter.com/O4t7wdqA4k
— Naya Rivera (@NayaRivera) July 2, 2020
Finally, this is her last tweet, a picture of Rivera and her son, posted the day before the boat trip.
just the two of us pic.twitter.com/wCunAlGJ1B
— Naya Rivera (@NayaRivera) July 7, 2020