Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera was an American actress and singer. She was best known for playing Santana Lopez on Glee (2009-2015). Rivera also appeared in At the Devil's Door (2014) and on The Bernie Mac Show (2002-2006), Devious Maids (2015) and Step Up: High Water (2018-2019). She released her single, "Sorry," in 2013 with then-boyfriend Big Sean and her EP, My Heart, in 2019.
Naya Rivera
Full Name
Naya Marie Rivera
Hometown
Valencia, California
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Notable Projects
Glee
Born
01/12/1987
Died
07/08/2020 (Age: 33)

FAQs

How did Naya Rivera die?

Naya Rivera accidentally drowned in Lake Piru in Ventura County, California, in 2020 during a boat excursion with her son Josey.

What nationality is Naya Rivera?

Naya Rivera was born in Valencia, California. She told MTV's 'This is How I Made it' in 2012 that she is "half Puerto Rican, a quarter German and a quarter black."

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Ryan Dorsey Honors Naya Rivera in Emotional Mother's Day Post: 'Hug Your Mommas and Grandmas'
Ryan Dorsey shares six-year-old son Josey with the late actress, who died in July 2020
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"Any strength that I had, she had ten times more of it," Dianna Agron said of late friend Naya Rivera
Naya Rivera's Family Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Nearly 2 Years After Glee Star's 'Tragic' Drowning
Naya Rivera's ex-husband Ryan Dorsey filed the lawsuit on behalf of their son Josey in November 2020, arguing that the actress' death was preventable
Ryan Dorsey Details Emotional Visit to Naya Rivera's Grave on Her 35th Birthday: 'Forever Sad'
Ryan Dorsey was married to Naya Rivera from 2014 to 2018
Naya Rivera's Glee Costars Share Tributes on What Would've Been Her 35th Birthday: 'Miss You'
Heather Morris, Kevin McHale and more Glee stars honored Naya Rivera, who died in July 2020
Ryan Dorsey Pays Tribute to Naya Rivera on Her 35th Birthday: 'She'd Be So Proud' of Son Josey
"At least once a day I find myself shaking my head, like it's still unbelievable, so surreal that she's gone," Ryan Dorsey tells PEOPLE in a statement on what would've been Naya Rivera's 35th birthday
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Parents // June 19, 2021
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TV // June 16, 2021
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TV // June 16, 2021
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Parents // May 09, 2021
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Parents // April 23, 2021
Naya Rivera Voices Catwoman in Her Last Film Role for Batman: The Long Halloween Trailer
Movies // April 08, 2021
Glee Cast Remembers Naya Rivera with Tribute at the GLAAD Awards: 'Her Best Role Was Her Being a Mom'
TV // April 08, 2021
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Movies // April 02, 2021
Glee Cast Will Reunite at Upcoming GLAAD Awards to Honor Late Cast Member Naya Rivera's Character
TV // March 24, 2021
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TV // March 15, 2021
Naya Rivera's Dad Slams Ryan Murphy, Claiming Director Didn't Live Up to Promises Made After Her Death
TV // March 10, 2021
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TV // February 08, 2021
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Parents // January 22, 2021
Naya Rivera's Ex Ryan Dorsey Pays Tribute to the Late Actress on Her 34th Birthday: 'Rest Easy'
TV // January 12, 2021
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TV // January 12, 2021
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Home // January 22, 2021
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TV // December 24, 2020
Demi Lovato Says 'Miss You' to Naya Rivera as She Pays Tribute to Their Glee Scene
TV // December 14, 2020
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TV // December 09, 2020
How Ryan Dorsey Is Keeping Naya Rivera's Memory Alive During the Holidays for Son Josey, 5
TV // December 07, 2020
Ryan Dorsey Shares Touching Photo of Son Josey, 5, Helping Him Decorate Their Christmas Tree
Parents // December 06, 2020
Glee Cast Launches Holiday Fundraiser in Honor of Late Friend Naya Rivera
TV // December 04, 2020
Naya Rivera's Ex-Husband Ryan Dorsey Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Behalf of Their Son Josey
TV // November 18, 2020
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Parents // November 05, 2020
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