After โGleeโ star Naya Riveraโs body was found this week in California, her former co-stars, other celebrities and fans began posting their thoughts and memories about the star on social media.
The 33-year-old went missing last Wednesday after renting a boat with her 4-year-old son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, who was discovered alone in the boat. It took nearly a week for investigators to find Riveraโs body, which they discovered Monday morning.
As soon as news broke that Rivera was missing, โGleeโ co-stars like Harry Shum Jr. and Chord Overstreet tweeted messages hoping for her safe return. After she was found dead, comments about the tragedy flooded Twitter and Instagram.
Hereโs what friends and fans had to say about the late star:
My Naya, my Snixxx, my Bee. I legitimately can not imagine this world without you. pic.twitter.com/qX9t1Uhx01
— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) July 14, 2020
If you were fortunate enough to have known her, youโll know that her most natural talent of all was being a mother. The way that she loved her boy, it was truly Naya at her most peaceful. Iโm thankful that Naya got that beautiful little boy got back on that boat.
— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) July 14, 2020
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
Naya was a fierce talent with so much more to do and this is such a terrible tragedy. We are forever grateful for the indelible contribution she made to GLEE, from the first episode to the last. Our hearts are broken and our thoughts go out to her family, friends and young son. pic.twitter.com/fV6BvQFZzJ
— GLEE (@OfficialGLEEtv) July 14, 2020
RIP Naya Rivera. Iโll 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
— Team Demi (@ddlovato) July 14, 2020
This is an absolute nightmare. I had the pleasure of having dinner with her once after a recording session we did together and she was an absolute sweetheart. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I hope Iโm lucky enough to meet you up in heaven. Rest In Peace Naya Rivera
— Bebe Rexha (@BebeRexha) July 13, 2020
Thank you for what you gave the world. I love you. pic.twitter.com/CFNmwgtSva
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) July 13, 2020
Rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family.
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) July 13, 2020
completely heartbroken for naya, her son, her family, and all who loved her. her son will forever have an entire planet of people looking out for him.
— Madison McLaughlin (@MadisonMcLaugh) July 13, 2020
please, PLEASE, respect her family + cast members by not exploiting the photos taken without their consent. let them grieve.
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
Beautiful Naya Rivera, Rest In Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones. You will be missed & never forgotten. โค๏ธ
— Becky G. (@iambeckyg) July 13, 2020
๐ Naya, you will be missed so much. ๐
— Josh Sussman (@JoshSussman) July 13, 2020
We're gonna miss you too Naya. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/iWCfhUWtOZ
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) July 13, 2020
i'm so saddened and disturbed by the news of naya rivera. naya meant so much to so many queer women my age. her character on 'glee' awakened a generation repressed. thank you, naya.
— Jill Gutowitz (@jillboard) July 9, 2020
#RestInPower Mama Naya Rivera. Thank you for serving visions of queer girls of color for so many of us! ๐๐ฝ https://t.co/oAiZ8KFAQQ
— Raquel Willis (@RaquelWillis_) July 13, 2020
๐Rest In Heaven, Naya Rivera. Sending so much prayer, love and courage to her family. ๐๐ฝ pic.twitter.com/w54tci7pFx
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) July 13, 2020
naya rivera. didnโt realize the impact u had on my life growing up, being the first poc, lgbtq character i saw on screen. i grew up listening to u sing, being inspired by the girl on glee who looks like me & is unapologetically herself. you changed so many lives. rest easy angel.
— Bryana Salaz (@bryanasalaz) July 13, 2020
one of my fav childhood memories was coming home from school to watch glee. naya riveraโs version of โsongbirdโ was my favourite cover ever, i taught myself the words by watching the lyric videos of her version because her soulful voice was always so beautiful to me..
— Rachel Leary (@rach_leary) July 13, 2020
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Prayers for Naya Rivera's family. Man....can we have a "Do Over " of 2020. The loss is too much ๐๐๐๐ฟ pic.twitter.com/63iNdRikv5
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 13, 2020
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