Glee cast members pay tribute to Naya Rivera following her death

Actors from the cast of Glee have paid tribute to Naya Rivera following her tragic death this week.

Naya was initially reported missing on Wednesday last week after a boating trip with her son in Lake Piru in California.

A body was found in the lake last night and was later identified by police as Naya. The actor was 33. Cast members including Amber Riley and Jane Lynch have written tributes on social media paying respects to Naya and fans have voiced their appreciation for the representation offered by Naya’s character, Santana.

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— Lauren Potter (@TheLaurenPotter) July 14, 2020

Rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family.

— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) July 13, 2020

💔 Naya, you will be missed so much. 😞

— Josh Sussman (@JoshSussman) July 13, 2020

Now more than ever we must lift her family and friends up especially Josey! My heart is sent to them… Josey you are truly loved by every single person who loves your mommy! I love you Naya!

— Alex Newell (@thealexnewell) July 13, 2020

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— Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) July 14, 2020

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

RIP Naya Rivera. I’ll forever cherish the opportunity to play your girlfriend on Glee. The character you played was groundbreaking for tons of closeted (at the time) queer girls like me, and your ambition and accomplishments were inspiring to Latina women all over the world. pic.twitter.com/oCML03M9Kw

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) July 14, 2020

Absolutely devastating news about Naya Rivera. Beautiful inside and out. You will be missed greatly. RIP Naya. Thoughts with all her friends and family at this awful time.

— Max George (@MaxGeorge) July 13, 2020

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Thank you for what you gave the world. I love you. pic.twitter.com/CFNmwgtSva

— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) July 13, 2020

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— iqbal theba (@iqbaltheba) July 13, 2020

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.

celebrating your mark on the world today🕊🤍 pic.twitter.com/h5lJ1pcCiW

— Jacob Artist (@jacobartist) July 14, 2020

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