Stars React To 'Glee' Actress Naya Rivera's Death
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — As soon as Ventura County officials announced they had found a body in Lake Piru, believed to be that of 33-year-old actress Naya Rivera who went missing last week while swimming with her son, a number of Hollywood stars shared their grief online.
Taking to social media to share their memories were a number of former "Glee" cast members, including Jane Lynch and Kevin McHale, who wrote in a heartfelt thread:
"I'm thankful she became like family. I'm thankful that my dad happened to have met her years before I did and when I got Glee, he told me to 'look out for a girl named Naya because she seemed nice.' Well dad, she was nice and she became one of my favorite people ever."
Rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family.
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) July 13, 2020
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
Thank you for what you gave the world. I love you. pic.twitter.com/CFNmwgtSva
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) July 13, 2020
She was bold. She was outrageous. She was a LOT of fun.
— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) July 14, 2020
Naya made me laugh like no one else on that set. I always said it while we were working together and I've maintained it ever since. Her playful, wicked sense of humor never ceased to bring a smile to my face.
See more tributes to the actress below.
Prayers for Naya Rivera's family. Man....can we have a "Do Over " of 2020. The loss is too much ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/63iNdRikv5
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 13, 2020
Watching Naya Rivera cover our song on Glee will always be one of our favorite memories from our time as a band. She touched so many lives with her beautiful voice. Our hearts go out to her son & her family. Rest easy. ????????
— Oh Honey (@Ohhoneymusic) July 13, 2020
I had the opportunity to work with the one and only #nayarivera. So much talent. Deeply saddened and touched. Please, let her have peace, Lord. ????????????
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) July 13, 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 I'm lucky enough to meet you up in heaven. Rest In Peace Naya Rivera
— Bebe Rexha (@BebeRexha) July 13, 2020
I spent one night out with Naya Rivera and the way her face lit up talking about her son. Can't stop thinking about it. Fuck this fucking year.
— sam greisman (@SAMGREIS) July 13, 2020
????Rest In Heaven, Naya Rivera. Sending so much prayer, love and courage to her family. ???????? pic.twitter.com/w54tci7pFx
— Holly Robinson Peete ????????♍️ (@hollyrpeete) July 13, 2020