The world is currently mourning the loss of Glee star Naya Rivera, who died following a drowning incident at Lake Piru. The 33-year-old was visiting the lake with her four-year-old son Josey, who later told authorities that he and his mother were swimming but that she did not make it back onto the boat. In response to this tragic news, fans have been fondly remembering Rivera and all of the contributions she made to the entertainment industry over the years.
On Monday morning, officials discovered a body in Lake Piru, later confirming that it belonged to Rivera. She initially went missing on Wednesday after her son was found alone in the boat that he and his mother had rented. During a press conference held on Monday, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub explained that the body was found in the northeastern portion of the lake, which has depths of 30 to 65 feet. Based on an initial medical examination of the body, authorities do not believe that foul play was involved in Rivera’s death. They added that a more thorough examination is forthcoming.
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In light of this tragic news, fans have flocked to social media to share their fondest memories of Rivera. To take a look back at Rivera’s life through the years, read on to see some of her best moments.
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“Reverse the Curse” – Back from tribal, tensions rise following the exit of a particularly historic player. The final five immunity challenge ends in a showdown and features one of the closest finishes the show has ever seen. Jeff reveals the outcomes of the remaining in-game fan votes and how they impact the final stage of the competition. Then, one castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $2 million prize, during the three-hour live season finale, on SURVIVOR 50, Wednesday, May 20 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured: Aubry Bracco Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. -
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