The TERRIFYING Last Minutes Of Glee Actress Naya Rivera

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In the entertainment world, there are few people who manage to captivate audiences with their talent, charisma and dedication. One such remarkable figure was Naya Rivera, an American actress, singer and model. Born January 12, 1987, in Santa Clarita, California, Naya Marie Rivera grew up to become a model figure in television and made a huge mark on the entertainment industry.

Naya Rivera grew up in the bustling city of Los Angeles, California, where she spent most of her life. She was the daughter of George Rivera, an actor of Puerto Rican and German descent, and Yolanda Previtire, a former model of Puerto Rican and African-American origin. Yolanda and George were married for ten years, from 1986 to 1996, and during their marriage, they had three children.

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[sentientbeard]

Former Employee at Lake Piru Here! One thing I feel I should point out, Because Lake Piru is fed by larger lakes further north, the water levels rise and fall frequently. This leads to trees growing in the lake bed during a Dry period, then being submerged by the rising water levels. Felt I should help clarify what sort of 'Vegetation' was under the water, as there is a real risk of a tree Damaging Pontoon Boats, Destroying Boat Engines, Or a swimmer being snagged in the (Sometimes Multiple Inch Thick) Branches that hide in the Lake's Murky Depths. Please Remember to wear your Life vests people, you'll only miss having it once!

[ashjen]

Her death touched me as a mom. She ensured she protected her baby until the end. It’s very much tragic she passed but she has my eternal respect for the love of her child. I would’ve done the same in that situation.

[punkinful]

I live in Minnesota and have been on lakes and water my entire life. Never jump out of a boat without a life jacket on when the water is too deep to stand up in and NEVER jump out of a boat and leave it unoccupied. No one can rescue you if you have a problem in the water.

[susanmacdonald]

I was in a store recently, and they played the song If I Die Young, the song that Naya sang on Glee on the show dealing with Finn's death. I almost started to cry right in the store. Whether or not she should have been out in the boat and swimming if she have vertigo doesn't matter. Her death was heartbreaking.

[danderson]

Glee may have been about Rachel Berry, but Santana was the one everyone loved. The episode where she moves to New York, barges into Rachel’s apartment, and announces that she’s moving in was one of my favorites.

[honeybie]

This is why you NEVER EVER board a boat without wearing a properly fitted, type I or II lifejacket (preferably type I because they're designed to keep you on your back in the water if you're unconscious, thus keeping your face out of the water). My mom grew up frequently going on vacations to lakes in Minnesota, and my grandpa heavily emphasized to her and her siblings that they were never to board a boat without wearing and fastening their life jackets. When I worked as a lifeguard and water safety instructor, one of the lessons I had to give kids was to always wear your life jacket (not just have it near by) when you're on a boat. It's proper water safety.

RIP to Naya and may her loved ones, especially Josey, find peace ❤

[bigrudd]

I think a recovery is better said than a salvage mission. Salvage sounds more like an object. Great stuff though. RIP and condolences to all.

[Scottallen]

I definitely remember when this happened and it felt like my heart just broke when I heard about her small child left alone in the boat with a Life Jacket On and I think he was sleeping when they found him, but I just thought about what a brilliant young Mom she must have been !! She literally gave her last breath to get her child on the boat and safely out of the water !! I hadn’t thought about this in a minute and I am grateful that you shared your work if just to say one more time, Well Done Mom 💯 and from the looks your little man seems to be doing great 👍🏼

[CPowell]

It’s super strange for her to go swimming alone with her child if she battled vertigo that only was extreme when she was in the water. I do think it’s crazy that her family put the blame on the boat company making them responsible for her death smh even if there was a rope on the boat or even ladder who was supposed to have thrown it to her…her young son?? As adults we have to take precautions to go out on lake with no life jacket on knowing that she had health conditions in addition to having alcohol and other prescriptions in her system at what point do they question her own actions. I understand she is deceased but this could of have been prevented

[wendijones]

I remember unfortunately hearing about her passing...but i never actually understood what exaxtly happened to her. So sad to hear. She was so beautiful.

[jam]

So unbelievably sad, this story hit me really hard. I’m a single mom w a young son the same age. I hav a small rv and we go camping, beach bumming etc… alone. I worry about something like this happening to us while we’re out exploring or swimming and doing outdoor activities by ourselves. This story broke my heart and makes me so sad for her young son. I’m hyper aware and careful when doing things with my son but if there’s potential for danger or harm and no one around to help me/us, then forget about it! I will not forget this tragedy.
Rip beautiful mama ❤
Josey has a great father, I hope they can both make peace w their devastating loss and live a full, happy and healthy life ❤

[saveamerica]

Why wouldn't she have had a life jacket on especially when there was no other adult around

[daviddeltoro]

I grew up in Piru, the small town next to the lake. It's been a very popular filming location for movies and tv shows for almost a century here. It's the same lake they filmed the Jackass movies at. Really sad this happened.

[UC-Jf_YAvwApbz-SAVMpA]

the story starts @8:11, i hated it when conspiracy theorists came up with the conclusion that she killed herself hours after she went missing. some went to the extent to pinpoint the way she parked her car🤦‍♀, why would she leave behind her beautiful child in danger? she accidentally drowned

[judystine]

I guess I’m a bit confused about the law suit. The boy had his life jacket on but hers was in the boat. Although this was a tragedy it could have been avoided by her wearing her life jacket. I can’t understand why anyone else was to blame.

[Engineeryooo]

This touched my soul deeply. I never watched an episode of Glee, I just remember her as Gwendolyn on Family Matters. But something about her always made me very fond of her. It wasn’t until I read about her after her passing and I realized she reminded me of myself. We have the same exact birthday and quite a few other things in common. What happened to her seems clear as day to me and it breaks my heart every time her name is brought up. I pray God is holding her close❤❤❤

[XMizzTuraX]

I think one of the most heartbreaking things about Naya’s death was not only how well loved she was but one of the glee cast (I can’t remember who) tweeted that Cory found her and brought her home to them because when her body was found was the exact same day he sadly passed. I can’t remember the tweet word for word but it stuck with me

[DA-bplf]

She had vertigo issues, especially when in water? She knew this about herself and still jumped into the water with no life jacket?? I’ll never understand this.

[tishfox]

At least Jose has a loving father that has him in his life.💜

[hannahp]

There's been three premature deaths from the Glee cast. It's really sad