Verdrietig nieuws: Glee-actrice Naya Rivera op 33-jarige leeftijd overleden

Na dagen achter elkaar te hebben gezocht naar Glee-actrice Naya Rivera, is gisteren haar levenloze lichaam bij het meer Lake Piru in Californië aangetroffen.

Zoontje Josey

De 33-jarige actrice werd sinds vorige week woensdag vermist, toen ze met haar vierjarige zoontje Josey ging varen.

Toen de twee niet op de afgesproken tijd terugkeerden, besloot de eigenaar van de bootjes hen te gaan zoeken. Hij trof de kleine Josey alleen aan in het bootje, waar hij in een reddingsvest lag te slapen. Van zijn moeder was toen al geen spoor te bekennen.

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Zoektocht

Al snel werd er alarm geslagen. De politie heeft de afgelopen dagen met speciale teams het hele meer afgezocht. Gisteren kwam er een einde aan de zoektocht, toen de actrice drijvend in het water werd gevonden.

Hoewel er nog een uitgebreide autopsie moet worden gedaan, is er volgens de politie geen sprake van zelfdoding. Ook zou de politie dankzij gesprekken met zoontje Josey een beeld hebben hoe haar laatste minuten eruitzagen.

Zo zou ze na het zwemmen haar zoontje op de boot hebben geduwd. Toen hij daarna omkeek naar zijn moeder, zag hij haar volgens de politie onder het water verdwijnen.

Collega's en haar Glee-familie, waarvan gisteren een groot deel naar Lake Piru afreisde, herdenken de actrice massaal op social media. Bekijk hieronder enkele posts.

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My favorite duet partner. I love you. I miss you. I don’t have words right now, just lots of feelings. Rest In Peace Angel, and know that your family will never have to worry about anything.

Een bericht gedeeld door Amber Riley (@msamberpriley) op 13 Jul 2020 om 9:02 (PDT)

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Een bericht gedeeld door Harry Shum Jr (@harryshumjr) op 13 Jul 2020 om 11:23 (PDT)

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How can you convey all your love and respect for someone in one post? How can you summarize a decade of friendship and laughter with words alone? If you were friends with Naya Rivera, you simply can’t. Her brilliance and humor were unmatched. Her beauty and talent were otherworldly. She spoke truth to power with poise and fearlessness. She could turn a bad day into a great day with a single remark. She inspired and uplifted people without even trying. Being close to her was both a badge of honor and a suit of armor. Naya was truly one of a kind, and she always will be. 💔 Sending all my love to her wonderful family and her beautiful son.

Een bericht gedeeld door Chris Colfer (@chriscolfer) op 13 Jul 2020 om 2:33 (PDT)

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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 doing something silly and different each show. And then, years later, we held hands again filming the finale. This is just too much. It doesn’t seem possible that such a one of a kind, beautiful, smart, witty, hilarious force of nature could be gone so soon. My thoughts and all my love are with her family and beautiful son. Heartbroken. 💔

Een bericht gedeeld door Ashley Fink (@axemefink) op 13 Jul 2020 om 4:43 (PDT)

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She was bold. She was outrageous. She was a LOT of fun.⁣ ⁣ 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.⁣ ⁣ 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.⁣ ⁣ I was constantly moved by the degree to which she took care of her family, and how she looked out for her friends. She showed up for me on numerous occasions where she didn’t have to, and I was always so grateful for her friendship then, as I certainly am now.⁣ ⁣ 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. And it's a gift that will never go away. ⁣ ⁣ Rest in peace you wild, hilarious, beautiful angel.

Een bericht gedeeld door Darren Criss (@darrencriss) op 13 Jul 2020 om 6:00 (PDT)

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My Naya, my Snixxx, my Bee. I legitimately can not imagine this world without you. • 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. • She was so independent and strong and the idea of her not being here is something I cannot comprehend. She was the single most quick-witted person I’ve ever met, with a steel-trap memory that could recall the most forgettable conversations from a decade ago verbatim. The amount of times she would memorize all of those crazy monologues on Glee the morning of and would never ever mess up during the scene… I mean, she was clearly more talented than the rest of us. She was the most talented person I’ve ever known. There is nothing she couldn’t do and I’m furious we won’t get to see more. • I’m thankful for all the ways in which she made me a better person. She taught me how to advocate for myself and to speak up for the things and people that were important to me, always. I’m thankful for the times I grew an ab muscle from laughing so hard at something she said. I’m thankful she became like family. I’m thankful that my dad happened to have met her weeks 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. • If you were fortunate enough to have known her, you’ll 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. I’m thankful that Naya got that beautiful little boy got back on that boat. I’m thankful he will have a strong family around him to protect him and tell him about his incredible mom. I just hope more than anything that her family is given the space and time to come to terms with this. For having such tiny body, Naya had such a gigantic presence, a void that will now be felt by all of us – those of us who knew her personally and the millions of you who loved her through your TVs. I love you, Bee.

Een bericht gedeeld door Kevin McHale (@kevinmchale) op 13 Jul 2020 om 4:52 (PDT)

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There are no words and yet so many things I want to say, I don't believe I'll ever be able to articulate exactly what I feel but… Naya, you were a ⚡️ force and everyone who got to be around you knew it and felt the light and joy you exuded when you walked into a room. You shined on stage and screen and radiated with love behind closed doors. I was lucky enough to share so many laughs, martinis and secrets with you. I can not believe I took for granted that you'd always be here. Our friendship went in waves as life happens and we grow, so I will not look back and regret but know I love you and promise to help the legacy of your talent, humor, light and loyalty live on. You are so loved. You deserved the world and we will make sure Josey and your family feel that everyday. I miss you already.

Een bericht gedeeld door Jenna Ushkowitz (@jennaushkowitz) op 13 Jul 2020 om 3:40 (PDT)

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Beautiful memories boricua. RIP.

Een bericht gedeeld door Ricky (@ricky_martin) op 13 Jul 2020 om 3:47 (PDT)

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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 queer girls (like me at the time) and open queer girls, and your ambition and accomplishments were inspiring to Latina women all over the world. My heart goes out to your loved ones at this time.. ❤️🕊

Een bericht gedeeld door Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) op 13 Jul 2020 om 5:29 (PDT)

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🕊💔 @nayarivera 💔🕊

Een bericht gedeeld door Terrence Green (@rawswagger) op 13 Jul 2020 om 2:22 (PDT)

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