Naya Rivera's Dad Reflects on Her Legacy and Shares His Father's Day Letter to Her (Exclusive)

ET's Kevin Frazier sat down with George Rivera for a conversation ahead of his first Father's Day without his daughter, Naya Rivera.

[@RSyed-tu4rn]

She looked just like him 😢 No parent should ever have to bury their child….it’s not how the circle of life is supposed to go 💔 RIP Naya

[@brihannauknow5440]

So true🥺😢

[@hughiebrophyHind]

Amazing

[@holliexox]

My heart is absolutely shattered, Naya is one of the only celebrity deaths that have affected me this badly💔Im so happy to see George is beginning to come to terms with this tragedy. All my love and prayers to this poor family :( Fly high our angel🕊

[@michellestreater3296]

My heart breaks for her family I’m watching this trying not to cry

[@lauraroberts9066]

You can tell he is really Healing.When he ran in the water i cried.Great Interview.🙏🌈

[@HeatherLynseyMusic]

That clip of him sprinting into the water 💔💔💔💔💔

[@yasssqueen3063]

That tears me up every time

[@JaayKaay2]

A father’s true love!

[@joankgillette]

This whole story is so heartbreaking 💔 My heart goes out to her little boy and the rest of her family.

[@daydreaminavenue]

I hope they heal from this it's so sad what happened to her

[@lifeunfiltered01]

💔 Parents should never ,ever have to bury there child ever 💔 from the moment I saw Naya on tv I said she's my spirit animal ...a life most definitely gone too soon May Naya Rest in Eternal Peace 🕊️ you are missed terribly 🤍 May you continue to watch over your family ...

[@Rose-gv9ff]

Omg, her death just broke my heart. I never even watched her on tv but I could feel she was a special person to many.

[@flowwithvince]

So sad… still breaks my heart to this day. I send Naya’s family all my strength ❤️❤️

[@AA-qb7ni]

1:06 watching him running gives me chills. It makes me so sad. No parent should have to bury their child. My prayers go to her family ❤

[@creamerasant]

Had a lump in my throat listening to her dad read the letter to her 😭💔

[@stepdoesitall9660]

This still breaks me until this day. I love naya so much man 💔

[@nicholasgarrick3165]

I just knew that Josey now ,and has to remember her mother,as great hero in other Respects we will always remember Naya as an incredible actress,and wonderful singer not to mention her timeless legacy for LGBT community she will always queen ,and we will always love you Naya ♥️.

[@Gdhaym8]

Rest In Peace, Naya. 🌸

[@xxjackieflowerxxx4990]

This is sad 😭😭😭😭😭

[@emilysfilms]

I love and miss you Naya...Rest in Paradise angel

[@blink5h576]

Josey's guardian angel is his amazing talented momma Ms. Naya Rivera. Miss you Snix 🖤🕊

[@alisonlopez7932]

I love you Naya.

[@meltedink_missy5895]

What a beautiful soul, inside & out ❤🙏🕯⚘

[@bratty_31]

Never watched Glee, honestly had never heard her name until that day. Easily the most tragic celebrity death in my lifetime , just so incredibly heartbreaking. I went from not knowing her to being inspired by her life and legacy. REST EASY sweet girl.

[@alysonschaefers2173]

Continued Prayers!! Remember how she lived, not how she passed! RIP Naya!

[@BeauM27]

Prayers for her and her friends and family

[@st3458]

I still sad she’s gone I wanted her to be alive so bad poor josie one day he will search her up online and see comments under these videos and see how much she truly meant to a lot of people and gay people and he will always have the glee cast mates to talk about there fun loving beautiful memories with naya

[@KM-mv3qr]

When he ran into the water.......I can't.

[@Mcvb96]

Missing her everyday 💔

[@dillonmcdonagh5039]

OK so iv watched this 5 times and cryed every time I can't belive she's gone like it don't feel real

[@dwtsglee]

Can we stop playing the clip of her singing If I Die Young? It is so disrespectful.

[@JaayKaay2]

For real!! She had so many better glee performances

[@JulianoHuerta]

May God bless her and keep her

[@winterbateman3209]

With it being a yr in just a few weeks, I've literally been an emotional mess. And I've never met her. But looked up to her so much! We love you Naya!! RIH!

[@amya.9509]

Okay, I could use an emotional breakdown. (Click)

[@cwayzums]

Naya was an incredibly talented, beautiful, strong person and by watching this interview with her father, I see a lot of her in him. He is a wonderful dad and she was very lucky to have been brought up in a loving and close-knit family. Josey will be just fine because of the family he he has that's raising him right.

[@brihannauknow5440]

This is soo sad even I am having a very had time with this so i can't imagine what he is going through RIP Naya

[@titasright]

picture being that one awful person who disliked this video.

[@commenterako]

I said I'm not gonna cry... but I can't help it. I miss Naya so much! If I am feeling this way, I can't imagine the pain of her loved ones. I love you Naya.

[@itserilanhey]

Literally in freaking tears🥺🥺🥺i miss her so much🤍🤍

[@leeasiaanderson6740]

My heart is broken i completely stopped watching glee i cant watch it without sobbing

[@Godlovesyou77777]

🌹Bless the family Lord.🌹

[@cirilojimenez24]

I miss you so much Naya Rivera 😥😥🥺🥺🥺😭😭🥺🥺😥😥😥😥🥺🥺

[@CocoaReneTV]

😢😢😢

[@hectorlopez1069]

It hurts and it is painful that she is gone and can't raise her child.

[@patriciamayta-asan5986]

This will forever break my heart.

[@raerae2959]

I didnt realise how much Naya & her father looks so alike... xxx RIH sweet Naya xxxx

[@cayndii30]

Naya was such an incredible force. It was way too soon for her to transition. My heart goes out to her family.

[@emelymarie2663]

This broke my heart💔 my heart goes out to the family still. Naya baby may you rest easy such a beautiful soul🤍

[@judithlegendre8477]

So heartbreaking .Angel in heaven watching over all of you .🙏💔😧💕

[@jessicabuchanan2214]

Naya is resting in peace knowing she saved her son❤️

[@aliaali1737]

I still can’t believe she’s gone🥲 Rest In Peace sweet Naya🕊🤍

[@daneyahudgins2054]

❤️❤️❤️❤️! 🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@janaef3222]

I know this is sad but her dad is fine as hell

[@adyanrose9035]

May she rest in peace, her death him me hard💔

[@shantoyacobourne5368]

❤❤

[@StarLight-tu6ub]

Just a beautiful being.......💯💥❤💋

[@emilycraig9939]

Prayers

[@hectorlopez1069]

We hate tragedies.

[@hughiebrophyHind]

Love it

[@siriuslycool101]

I am so sad 😭

[@catherinejacobs5877]

:(

[@elizabethpalacios2388]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏