'Glee' Cast Pays Emotional Tribute to Naya Rivera 1 Year After Her Death
07/11/2021 11:54 pm EDT
Matthew Morrison
Matthew Morrison, who played Glee teacher Will Scuesteron Glee, issued a sweet memorial to the late star. He shared a smiling photo of her and included a red heart emoji in the caption.
Heather Morris
Rivera's best friend, Heather Morris, wrote a heartbreaking caption on her post, which included a photo of Rivera along with a religious statue and video/photo of a memorial tattoo she got in honor of her late friend. "It hasn't gotten easier to write a caption," Morris wrote. "You are the brightest star in my eyes Naya Rivera."
She added, "I'm so grateful GOD LAYED A HAND and brought us together as best friends, mom friends, scene partners, and everything in between. Your legacy lives on in kindness and being "that sassy queen" in my eyes. I love you forever bebe girl."
Chris Colfer
Chris Colfer played Kurt Hummel in Glee, and shared many scenes with Rivera. In an Instagram post, Hummel shared a photo of his late co-star and included a red heart emoji in the caption.
Kevin McHale
Glee actor Kevin McHale, who played Artie Abrams, also posted a photo of Rivera. In the caption, he wrote, "I miss you. Every single day."
Amber Riley
Amber Riley played Mercedes Jones in Glee, and the actress issued a brief tribute to her late friend. In a post on Instagram, Jones shared a photo of Rivera and her son. "I miss and love you," she wrote in the caption, then including a kiss-heart emoji.
Jenna Ushkowitz
In an Instagram post, Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz, who played Tina Cohen-Chang, shared a photo of Rivera dancing on stage in front of a packed theater. "Always a light, always with us," she wrote. "My heart is with you and your family today. Love you Nougs."
Fan Memorials
A number of Glee fans have also taken to social media to memorialize Rivera, mourning her death one year later.
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