Naya Rivera’s family speaks out 1 year after her tragic death | GMA

The “Glee” star’s mother and sister opened up about Rivera’s final moments before drowning as well as her powerful legacy.
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[@brianalewis7950]

Naya looked and sounded just like her mother ❤

[@CassieJazz96]

That's exactly what I was thinking 🧡

[@ms.rstake_1211]

Kind of.

[@luciopallotta2486]

Especially her sister! She talks like Naya

[@sparklebutt1119]

I don't think so at all. So funny how people have such different perceptions.

[@rmac5584]

@@sparklebutt1119 Exactly! Damn, there's a resemblance but not the exact same look

[@pedromendesrbd]

One of the saddest parts of this is her son probably will have no memories of her. Brazilian singer Maria Rita also lost her mom, singer Elis Regina, at the age of four and she told in an interview she has no memories of her mom. She only knows her by things people say about her in the family and in the press, and through her work.

[@EvadoCouto]

Oi! I grew up hearing about that from my mama who is from Bahia. Breaks my heart. I couldn’t imagine my life without my mother 😭😭😭

[@MrDrProfessorSir962]

The father has to raise a baby who looks exactly like her. Keep him in our thoughts his Instagram posts are terminally sad 😭 breaks my heart.

[@thomasmiller1340]

I have a handful of memories from when I was four, I can only hope her son will too. Patton Oswalt, who lost his first wife, talks with his daughter everyday about her mother and asks her to think of a few memories of her. That sounds like a great way to help keep those memories alive.

[@pedromendesrbd]

@@EvadoCouto Bahia é linda! Eu sou do Ceará.

[@WickedlyMe328]

I remember tragic things from age 4. My childhood babysitter died of a heart attack at work and I remember the phone call.

[@TianazBryant24]

Her kobe and Chadwick is like still unreal

[@nb457]

I know😞

[@janeking4059]

YEP! Everytime I hear Chadwicks name ... sadness kicks in. I never knew anything about him until his passing...which is when I read up on him! Very very sad! I saw the END PIECE of his acting on... 42/Jackie Robinson...where he was face down on the ground...with his last groaning/voice moment...KILLED ME!!! Same for Naya...never know of her until her death. Not updated with pop culture movies music etc.as an older person...

[@userNOTfound1-3]

Honestly

[@KMnnA]

Death really does come in threes

[@victoriaallen7329]

Those were definitely the worst deaths for me

[@GameChanger597]

"No one's ever missing. God, You knows where she is, just bring her home." That was beautiful ❤️

[@heatherlynsey3092]

That made me choke up.

[@angelicashobby]

💞🙏🏽

[@GameChanger597]

God is all knowing and He did exactly what she asked. He brought her home. Not in the way her mom was hoping, but we all know she is at peace now, singing and dancing in fields of Glory.

[@krisbiele]

True 🙏🏾

[@2legit2Kwit]

That was so beautiful

[@LavenousForever]

I'm still mad about the reaction from the public when her sister moved in. So many people were hating on them and screaming that they were getting together when it was just a family doing their best for a little boy who lost his mom

[@miasanchez2772]

She went from Aunt to the dad’s girlfriend. Super disrespectful

[@okayfloatstudios3097]

@@miasanchez2772 Gurl shut up. That’s not what happened and never will happen. She stepped in as an aunt. She’s there for her nephew. Not cause of her sisters man.

[@ye23.]

@@okayfloatstudios3097 lol imagine thinking hes not gonna swoop in to date a woman that looks like that. Yeah im sure they’re just “friends” living under the same roof….

[@larniieplayz6285]

@@ye23. ….

[@CharlieSheenIsFired]

@@miasanchez2772 - Yeah, I was a little taken back by that when I heard it.... Even if nothing was going on it still doesn’t sit well with me. Why did she have to move in?.... I’m getting a vibe that she wants to take over her deceased sisters life

[@BB-zn1bo]

Damn it’s been a year already? 😔

[@spydaman2022]

Good it's none of our business and we should all forget about it

[@anaguillen5063]

I know it’s crazy

[@braddek9882]

@@spydaman2022 ok

[@erichavnen3727]

@@spydaman2022 I agree 100%...

[@aprilgosa5779]

@@spydaman2022 Nobody asked you troll

[@musicmasher3425]

I still can’t accept her passing. It hurts too much

[@jamesmorant1406]

Gone way to soon

[@4dyamondx745]

U have to accept it, JESUS died for us, so the mere mortals are going to die

[@Leni_lovely]

Me too watching this it feels unreal.

[@pandasandmore1322]

@@4dyamondx745 wtf is wrong with you

[@Jay-uw7se]

Same here

[@Chloe-sb5ww]

Those five days of the search for Naya were the worst and even more worse that she didn’t make it out alive💔

[@aprilgosa5779]

Chloe and made worse by the media making up stories like she commited suicide and left him out there no she died saving Josey she wanted out but the current took her away

[@aprilgosa5779]

also made worse by the media making up false stories of why the sister moved in made it look scandalous when all it is is family coming together in a heartbreaking tragedy to raise a child so what and if they did fall in love one day so what he and Naya were divorced but right now its a sister and a brother in law situation coming together to raise a boy family helps out during hard times this is beyond hard

[@imsummerskyee]

plus she was found the day cory died🥺

[@alex_n215]

@@aprilgosa5779 Twitter also is to blame for that, people making up a bunch of conspiracy theories and shit. It was horrible.

[@jennytimelord9689]

Yes I know many of us were delusional and hoped she'd be found alive but I think we were all just hoping against hope. Looking back, it was quite silly, but no one wanted to believe she was dead. They waited to release the bit about Josey saying he saw her drown until the day they found her so we were all just thinking well maybe not 🤷‍♀️💔 I think if they'd said that part, they would have saved a lot of people a lot of heartache. They knew she was dead and the rest of us kept hoping without all the facts. Of course, she was on the middle of a lake and it would have been a miracle, but so many of us kept vigil for 5 days and I think that caused a lot of unnecessary trauma for many people. So many fans were begging to check the cabins by the lake and all - if they'd been forthcoming, so many people would have not had such a mindf*** when they finally said no, we found her, and Josey saw the whole thing. I did not see the body bag though and I am glad of it!

[@daijahbovan4157]

I can't imagine what her mom is going through prayers to her. I just realized both naya and cory's mom did interviews on GMA i send both of them peace and prayers

[@sn3akydna314]

Yea so tragic they sued the lake fuckin stupid mother

[@margarettwittty]

Her legacy is her son and everyone that she loved!

[@markclinton8681]

Hi Margaret

[@deadflowerspirit258]

hI MaRGArET

[@cassieneo]

I hope her son grows up to be like her.

[@KayleeUnplugged]

3 years later and I can't help but cry when I'm reminded of her. She changed my life forever

[@gracechase7201]

It hasn't been 3 years yet

[@cartergomez5390]

That's cool! How did she change your life? I never knew she was married with a kid until after the accident.

[@lininacrowne1941]

This was a terribly sad loss. She was talented and loving and meant a lot to so many queer people. And it also felt so simple and tragic to go the way she did. Sending everyone love

[@k.thomaz3339]

Hearing her mom recount her last time talking to naya hurts more than anything

[@MichelMawon4982]

That reporter was very sweet in reporting. This was/is such a tragedy

[@plantscat7605]

I can't imagine how the family felt. I'm just a merely fan who haven't met her in person. But I cried for days, and still get sad whenever I think about her.

[@star_fruitti]

I cried the other day thinking about it 😢

[@Trinitylouissaint]

Same today is even sadder cause it just reminds of so many bad memories of July 8th-13th

[@Trinitylouissaint]

@@daisyesquivel8713 no one killed Naya it was an accidental drowning

[@atinyworldofdimples9865]

@@daisyesquivel8713 how would that even be possible with the circumstances?

[@jakyilahrivera700]

@@Trinitylouissaint it wasn’t no damn accidental drowning y’all believe everything y’all hear the story doesn’t even add up they changed the story so many damn times y’all are so in denial I believe she got murdered cause her bag wasn’t found and she went to that lake since she was a little girl and Ik she know everything about that damn lake

[@chezraye21]

What an amazing mom Naya must have been, she protected her son & made sure he was on the boat with his lifevest even as she lost her own life from drowning. I’m sure she has peace knowing her son is ok.

[@katiesingletary39]

Any loving mom would do the same ♡ God bless her, may she rest peacefully.

[@sashaburton9042]

@@katiesingletary39 “Any mom would’ve done this”. Wow. What a shitty comment 🤣😫👋

[@yyg4632]

@@sashaburton9042 no its not shitty, its something to be proud of if youre one of the moms who would die for your kid

[@swtstlr]

I can’t believe it’s been a year already it feels like just yesterday.

[@tevin_omg]

Naya’s death was hard for me, and watching her mother choked up like this is even more heartbreaking

[@em-pr5jv]

FR :( It's heartbreaking to know Naya's gone, she was such a beautiful person inside and out. And from this interview alone, you can tell how genuine her family and Naya was

[@stef012]

RIP Naya, her mother looks so sad 🥺 I hope she will feel better soon 💘

[@spydaman2022]

aww too bad🤮 I don't care… Why should you?… You don't know her personally and deep inside you don't give a crap… Admit it…

[@rosemary7346]

@@spydaman2022 Why are you so Wicked?? Its called showing empathy & concern which you lack. R.I.P Naya 💔

[@braddek9882]

@@spydaman2022 ok

[@spotlightspanther]

@@spydaman2022 that’s how you feel in your own world .

[@nyashacarter7065]

Can't even imagine. Your child pre-deceasing you at any age must be the absolute worst.

[@chris_producing]

Naya was a true talent, I've never felt so much sadness and grief over a celebrity death, may she rest in peace.

[@user-tq9vs6fc9u]

One of the celeb deaths that actually really hurt me.

[@brihannauknow5440]

Me too

[@moniquemeredith5147]

Same here, RIP Naya

[@rachaelaguariavwodo2843]

It broke my heart.

[@coconutorange7609]

And one of celebrities death that look weird

[@turkicfish]

Does it tho? You didn't know them personally

[@jowhitaker6677]

i still cry. she was so beautiful. what a terrible tragedy

[@Ms.NoNo2]

The sad part about this is that you don’t just drown. Your body is fighting to stay alive. It absolutely breaks my heart to think of her trying so hard not to leave her son.

[@LCx829]

You’re so morbid. Calm down

[@Ms.NoNo2]

@@LCx829 if you think that’s morbid then you have no clue what real morbidity is.

[@reannadixon2398]

This is how I think too. I think about what must have been going through her mind while underneath. I know it sounds bad but It’s so sad and so unfortunate what happened I can’t help to think of.

[@reynax1436]

@@LCx829 what happened was morbid … was it sunshine and flowers?

[@Iris-xb9wb]

@@LCx829 that’s a normal thing to think about when you’re missing someone who you loved or looked up to. It’s entirely normal to wonder what their last moments were like.

[@isabelle8836]

I can't believe she has been gone for a year already. RIP Naya.

[@ellajackson4272]

Yes and the fact her son is so young and has to grow up without his mom is just heartbreaking

[@MrDrProfessorSir962]

As much as I miss her and it breaks my heart. I can’t imagine what the Father is going through. It’s such a heartbreaking life to raise a child who looks like Naya. His Instagram posts, I don’t think he’ll ever get over it. Sending you all hugs and love

[@faeray1016]

It's nice her sister is being there for the father. I hear they moved in together so she could help with the son. I hope he finds a way to feel at peace

[@allysonkathryn5014]

This isn’t something you ever get over

[@1eDITORcHRIS]

@@allysonkathryn5014 exactly. Deaths aren't gotten over because a person you love is still gone and nothing simply erases that pain... you just learn how to live with it daily and fight to continue on. Their point that it's probably even harder to do life while raising their young child without her, I can understand that but thankfully the stages of grief also allow that the same way he'd feel pain when seeing her resemblance in the son's face is the same way that the resemblance will bring joy on other days when having happy memories. Idk how much of death Josie understands at this age but I'm sure he misses her and has a lot of thoughts of his own especially since he was the last one to see her and was questioned about it...I'd think helping a child grieve while you're also grieving is actually the hardest part, after watching my mother do it. So much pressure since you're now their only parent.

[@allysonkathryn5014]

@@1eDITORcHRIS yes it’s definitely a hard situation to imagine it’s such a tragic story my heart truly goes out to them

[@dd4850]

I mean they weren’t together anymore and he’s got her sister

[@lauren.g5382]

I read Naya’s autobiography and her mama sacrificed so much for her. She had a lovely life! And she was a lovely person I bet if you knew her

[@kylelandon5618]

Rest easy Naya your impact and legacy will never be forgotten.

[@DarthFurie]

I still think about this sometimes. It's so heartbreaking that she wasn't wearing a life jacket. Always be safe in bodies of water, currents and visibility can be so unpredictable ❤

[@wandasays5438]

what's even more heartbreaking is that she was swimming in an area where swimming is prohibited. They tell you that before you leave the dock (especially when renting a boat) and there are "no swimming" signs posted everywhere. The only swimming allowed in Lake Piru is in the roped off beach area just for swimming. This is the SADDEST part that no one talks about. Rules are there for a reason.

[@lailayas]

@@wandasays5438 No, the saddest part is that she died protecting her son. Your comment sounded a bit rude as if you're trying to blame her for her death. It's a bit inconsiderate to chat about how it was her own fault on a video where the mother and fans are greiving.

[@wandasays5438]

@@lailayas my comment was not meant to be rude. I was just stating the facts. And I did say that it was heartbreaking.

[@Christophertracy09]

There were open beer cans in the boat as well. I hate to say this, but at the time watching how quickly she was walking to the water, like she was in a rush to get something done as her small son lagged behind, I thought she did it on purpose. I thought it was suicide. Now in retrospect, I think perhaps it was just an unwise decision. But even at the time online articles were suspecting suicide as well💔

[@wandasays5438]

@@Christophertracy09 yes, her walking in front of her son and the wonky way that her car was parked, raised my eyebrows.

[@lalisalovemme]

this is most definitely the celebrity's death that affected me the most. I grew up watching her on Glee and she was my absolute favorite on and off screen. I remember praying for a miracle while they were looking for her and hoping that somehow she'll be okay and they're gonna find her safe and sound. Then I remember crying so hard when I first read the news that they had found her body. It felt strange crying for someone I had never even met personally but this just shows how adored and loved she was and how much she's affected the lives of the generation that grew up watching her. She will always be remembered as an incredibly talented artist and an even more incredible mother to her son. May her beautiful soul rest in peace. ♥️

[@deliadiaz-ql5qf]

Me too!!!! I never cried until her

[@Pookie791]

My heart will be forever broken for Naya. The way I grieved for her as a fan I can't even imagine what her family and friends went through. Love always to your family Naya. Love always to your sweet boy 🤍🦋🕊 Thank you for blessing us with your beautiful soul 💜

[@bronwynklaassens2145]

No mother should ever feel this amount of pain but Naya's parents and family you guys are so strong and god will always be there to comfort you and especially your angel in heaven Naya Rivera this month is my birthday month 12th and she past just a few days before my birthday ill always remember her and the legacy she left behind i love you naya and you forever with is all❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@777sweett777]

Happy birthday! My b-day is on the 12th too!

[@angiechann9093]

It’s so sad that this happened to her. At such a young age.

[@joeclement737]

It's so so annoying 😔 hi how are you doing Angie ?

[@Emlane09]

Yes, 30’s is definitely young!

[@anys2793]

Yep. We are the same age

[@anys2793]

@Howard Sturrup normally from overdose

[@The1morningstar]

My husband passedaway in August 21st 2020 and it has been a tremendously difficult time. My daughter was five at the time and she also reminds me of my husband in so many ways, he was a very good singer and my little girl loves singing as well. Sadly I worry that as she grows the memories will faint.

[@GameChanger597]

They might fade but it won't matter as long as she knows he loved her.

[@cicely2084]

I’m very sorry for your loss. Your husband’s memory will live on, as you, your daughter and generations to come, speak of him.

[@The1morningstar]

@@cicely2084 Thank you.

[@jameswent48]

This has nothing to do with you. No one cares.

[@The1morningstar]

@@jameswent48 ok whatever. Have a happy life!

[@_m.s6604]

I don't cry often, but this had me tear up a little. It's still unbelievable.

[@tiffanyi5645]

Wow this really made me cry watching this...it sounds like even the reporter choked up at the end talking about what the family tells her son about her watching from heaven! Ahh so sad!!! Every mother’s worst nightmare is to leave their little child’s behind before their ready 😢😢😢

[@joeclement737]

I actually cried 😭😭, hi how are you doing Tiffany ?

[@mallorytaylor6203]

I thought about Naya randomly the other day. I still can’t believe she’s gone! 💓🙏

[@ace-pn7iv]

it's been 3 years and I'm still grieving. Santana/Naya was my comfort zone, my happiness & my calm place during the time i was so confused with everything about myself. she literally made me realized it's not wrong to be who i am. until now i listen to her songs on Glee and rewatch all her appearances on Glee. it made me smile & sad at the same time. You continue on touching people's lives even tho you are already in heaven. I hope you are singing and dancing again in heaven. I miss you so much & will forever remember and love you. RIP my precious angel. ❤

[@MrMakuj]

Sending prayers to the family. 1 year without Naya still hurts. Naya rest in power! ❤️

[@khadijahabdullah852]

This always upsets me, her baby was waiting for her to come back & she did but sadly not alive….thank god for her mother and sister for being their for her son and helping to continue raise him…

[@TheBellStyle]

The part when Yolanda was talking about God is so emotional, but at the same way she has right. I know exactly as many of you that Naya believes that God has a plan for her, so i was little bit worried about Yolanda. I know that she believes in God, so it was even more related to the situation. It’s seriously the best answer. I didn’t expect reaction like this. She is so smart, strong and inspirative woman. I knows that Naya loves her so much. This interview is proof of that.

[@Dira091998]

I still can't believe she is gone.

[@devilishboy12367]

The change in tone from her moms voice when saying her last words to her daughter really make it hard not to tear up. RIP Naya Rivera

[@carolinek1204]

What a selfless way to go. She died a hero and will always be remembered for it.

[@shedskin01]

The pain of a mother losing a child must be unfathomable! God bless this beautiful family in keeping Naya’s legacy alive through her baby son!

[@LK-pb4no]

My goodness what beautiful daughters she has. Even her sister is so beautiful. RIP and know that you saved your son! Mother's around the globe are force to be reckoned with! They will do anything to protect their children!

[@anunez3450]

My heart breaks for her son. My God bless him and take care of him.

[@reikojones6789]

SO SAD THAT SHE'S GONE. SHE HAD MORE TALENT, HEART AND BEAUTY THAN MOST CELEBRITIES IN THIS GENERATION!!

[@Channel24377]

Right she was so beautiful inside and out and she died so young I feel it’s unfair that death took away someone that had so much talent and love to give to the world and especially her son which she loved more then anything.

[@hectorlopez1069]

Very sad that she lost her daughter So young. God bless her mom.

[@nicholasthereactor3116]

I still can't believe that she's gone, She is an amazing actress, And she will be missed 😭😭😭😭 #ripnayarivera.

[@Letyparatore]

I never cried this much for the loss of a celebrity. Naya in Glee was my star, i recognized myself in her character and honestly, just like Nickayla said, she had a big impact on people like me. There aren't enough "thank you" for what you did. Miss You 🌺

[@tanyajane1975]

I pray for her little son😔 she loved him so much..she gave her own life to save him❤❤ bless him Lord. 🙏🙏💙

[@dwaynedouglasjohnson9443]

Hello Tanya, how are you doing?

[@alexaltego]

Losing a child is something a parent never gets over. It takes a part of the heart forever and it never recovers. She saved her son but her mother lost hers and it is so so bittersweet..

[@leelee185]

Wow there both so beautiful, prayers to this family may god give them strength .

[@lovelyhorror1]

i am still in denial about her death. i grew up watching her on glee. so heartbreaking.

[@jakeyboy7779]

🙏❤️ Praying and deeply thinking of this family and all of us remembering loved ones. My heart truly goes out.

[@itzyagirl.0335]

Even tho I dont don't know her, her death really affected me. I grew up watching glee. I looked up to Naya's character, Santana. She was a brave queer Latina and that gave me so much inspiration to accept who I am. As a latina with a religious family it's hard accepting who you are and Santana helped me be brave.

[@hmalik9583]

It’s so good to hear from the family. We miss you everyday Naya.

[@danimacke6937]

This is truly heartbreaking. Naya was truly a great loss. As a mother heart breaks for her mom and family. Rest easy naya! heroes get remembered, but legends never die

[@2cool4u61]

I still cant believe shes gone😢 she was one of my favorite characters on glee, may you rest in peace Naya!

[@siennascott1297]

i just can’t imagine how they are feeling but they are so so strong. i miss you nay. keep resting precious angel🦋

[@jaegonzales9137]

I can just imagine her catapulting Josie back onto the boat with all her strength before going under 💔 She saved his life for sure

[@kelshakes]

To Yolanda and the rest of Naya's family. This past year has been heartbreaking, challenging, eye-opening and encouraging. I experienced grief in a new level when Naya passed, and then again some months later because I had been diagnosed with stage 2 cancer. I'm doing okay for now, but my mind is never far from knowing how short life can be. Naya has taught me that a short life can hold so much meaning and can be of service to others if I just love and care about the people around me. I started working with a local charity 5 months ago, making sandwiches for school children who don't have a stable food situation at home. I was inspired by Naya's work with Alexandria house. Today I dropped off 3 bags of sandwiches in Naya's honor and prayed for her and her family. I believe Naya's legacy will always live on.

[@lanacazem]

God Bless You🤍

[@kimjensen1783]

Awww. ❤ You are such a sweet caring kind person. God bless you honey. 🙏

[@seattlejayde]

The mother’s grief is palpable

[@jjlovelovelovelove9266]

She was a powerhouse child actor in the 90s. I was really shocked by her death because I grew up watching her on TV back then before Glee and the other stuff. RIP NAYA 🌹❤️🙏🏾

[@jennalouis7563]

Rest in peace Naya. So sad and incredible lost.

[@PX111174MUSICBOX]

Thank you mama Naya.. for sharing your beautiful, talented and loving daughter with the world. May her soul rest with angels. 🕊️RIP...Naya🕊️ 🦋💮🙏🏾😢

[@KINFINITYYY]

Nickayla looks and sounds so much like Naya. How amazing of her to step in and really play a motherly role for him when he needs it so desperately. I’m sure she’s resting now and looking down on her family very proudly.

[@paigeshaw7416]

This is very very heartbreaking 💔 😞 you can see her mom is really missing her and grieving like she she wanted to cry the entire interview.

[@LamaMama26]

How incredibly sad and tragic. What a strong, beautiful family.

[@matthewdeckerofficial]

I never really even knew her but this just I knew what her mom would say about that feeling god bless them for loving her child he will be a star

[@lanakat]

i cant imagine the pain her family feels i still can’t believe it’s been a year already.. i miss her so much it’s not fair :’(

[@Amakiseul]

I finished listening to her book the other week. The love and bond between her and her mom is so touching

[@loveobviously]

So sad, it’s already been a year.

[@carlabarrick8538]

So much talent taken from our world too soon. And a wonderful woman taken from her family.

[@spydaman2022]

LMAOOOOO are you serious

[@braddek9882]

@@spydaman2022 ok

[@layalal-kadri9370]

@@spydaman2022 ???? What's your problem?

[@AskDrJess]

I’m in tears. Thank you for this update. Wishing love and peace over her family and son.

[@c.a.7289]

I know that feeling when you loose someone and you feel like your soul is exiting your body🥺 she has such a supportive family God bless them

[@crysyall.8661]

RIP NAYA! I'll never forget you

[@braveforbesedits2687]

the search for naya was the most horrible week of my life. i can only hope that naya is looking down on us all from heaven, and protecting josey always and forever ❤️

[@alejandromestre6999]

Moved to tears!!! The summary of her life in one final act : saving her child. It’s fitting that her mother’s request of remembrance be to love.

[@elvira-irinareisinger6370]

I have never had the emotional strength to rewatch Glee as a whole show... but maybe this year I could start with my fav performances. It's so strange bc it's a mix of my best memories growing up with the show and also the worst tragedies...

[@deboramiranda8362]

We will always remember her with lots of love and affection.Your legacy and everything you've inspired us, to will never be forgotten. I love you angel and I will love you forever, Naya Rivera! 💖💖💖✨✨✨❤️❤️❤️

[@joeclement737]

I'm speechless you said it all 👍, hi how are you doing Debora ?

[@primchanilopez7269]

I'm crying bucket of tears :(( I miss Naya everyday😢

[@lorenzoyoung5281]

This still makes me cry bro, I grew up with these guys… More than wishing to be working with them I wished their lives were long and fulfilling. Life is so hard.

[@victoriawai66]

I can’t believe it been a year . I still can’t get over her death, she such an amazing soul ❤️

[@BurnItUpp2009]

I still cannot believe Naya isn't here. She was so talented and beautiful. Her last action on this earth was to save her son. And although her not being here is utterly heartbreaking and devastating, that shows the type of person she was. Rest in peace and power, Naya. You will never be forgotten ❤️

[@bayanibrahim1418]

She looks so much like her mom ❤️

[@Thestoriam]

it still feels like yesterday, it hurts the same 💔

[@maryamponsah4538]

I’m happy her son brings back a little joy to the family after this tragedy ❤️

[@shanibmulkins]

Such a tragic story. Cried when this happened. Famous or not, no one should have to lose their family. Prayers for the Riviera family and their friends

[@hazelt3138]

Naya will always be my favorite Glee cast member and one of my all-time favorite performers period. I think of her constantly. I always hoped I would get to meet her one day and tell her how she's helped me. I like to imagine that she already knows and she's watching over all of us. She'll always be with us. I'm sending her family lots and lots of love.

[@ahealingplace7350]

*Sending healing and love to anyone who needs it, you are powerful and deserving of all beautiful things* ❤❤

[@mclaurinisGODsSon2]

That is so touching it makes me cry. Everything worked out as well as it could for them under the circumstances, it seems. Great interview. Very special people, for sure.

[@lisacortella6554]

I miss naya so much 🥺 I love her so so much ❤❤❤

[@spydaman2022]

i don't 🤮Ha Hah Hah Hah Hah

[@braddek9882]

@@spydaman2022 ok

[@lisacortella6554]

@@spydaman2022 you're so mean Someone died at least respect them

[@kenzie1427]

I still can’t accept the fact that nayas gone. It’s so hard. I hope her son lives on and never forgets her he is lucky to have his aunt and his dad. Nays will be missed forever. I love you naya and so do many people. The hardest part is that she had all the family and fans who miss her so much 🥺♥️

[@microwave884]

This is so touching. She saved her baby's life that's an ultimate honor.

[@katiecusick9173]

I couldn’t imagine having to constantly explain to her son where his mommy is. I have a 4 year old and I guarantee you he asks them where she is every 5 minutes. God that is fucking sad.

[@Davytwiggs]

nayas sister sounds like her so much and almost looks like her so much

[@jndiaz76]

that; why Naya's ex starting dating the sister and asked her to move in. So gross.

[@Davytwiggs]

@@jndiaz76 no that is not true he asked her to move in to help rasie her and his son cause i could not do it all alone and that he never started dating her sister what is wrong with you

[@c.a.w5736]

@@jndiaz76 In case you missed what her sister said in this video I will enlighten you. Her sister said that Josey was the one who asked her to live with him. She loves Josey alot and he loves her alot and based on the situation she wouldn't say no to him. You and all the other persons who keep making this situation a big deal need to to just stop. Her big sister Naya, whom she loves dearly died, therefore the most she can do for her sister and her sister's child, Josey, is to be there for him. Stop all this negativity and focus on the positive.

[@divinelove4604]

@@jndiaz76 , I thought that was something too when he asked the sister to move in and help raise Naya's son. This could be the reason Naya is dead, her sister wanted her out of the way to have Naya son and get with the Father of her child. No body wants to go there but many people are thinking that is odd. A man is basically an animal with no loyalty to anyone but himself and many women are an opportunist wanting what another woman has.

[@Davytwiggs]

@@c.a.w5736 you are so right on that I hate when negative people come on hear and make it seem so different than what it really is

[@fyahssab]

Naya Rivera was a beautiful soul and I thank Naya's family for sharing her with the world....we all are here for you

[@nayaforever5955]

It's crazy how when she was here Josey was his dad skin tone but when she passed away he became hers💔🕊

[@araineacutebrownnurse7315]

I just don’t understand it. It’s just so eerie and I will never understand what happened. A mother never should have to bury her child.

[@gracecooper6759]

It seems illogical for Naya to drown but not the child. This is either a miracle from God (that the boy is still alive) or another murder. Kobe’s death is eerie too, a plane crash is very uncommon. I don’t want to believe conspiracy theories but it’s just too weird for so many celebrities to die in freak accidents. Not to mention, SOPHIE the singer died falling from a mountain alone at night? Like, what is this? Along with constantly hearing about various overdoses. Cory Monteith and Mark Salling have also died so young too, and it’s really weird to now have THREE Glee stars dead so young.