Naya Rivera’s body has been recovered from Lake Piru five days after the actress went missing. Law enforcement has told TMZ that the “Glee” star’s body was discovered by Ventura County’s search and rescue crews on Monday morning, days after she was feared to have drowned.
“A body has been found at Lake Piru this morning. The recovery is in progress. There will be a news conference at 2 pm at the lake,” the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office tweeted.
A body has been found at Lake Piru this morning. The recovery is in progress. There will be a news conference at 2 pm at the lake
— Ventura County Sheriff (@VENTURASHERIFF) July 13, 2020
On Wednesday, Naya and her 4-year-old son Josey rented a boat and went swimming in Lake Piru. However, the boy got back onto the boat after the session, but his mother didn’t follow. The boy was found wearing his life vest, whereas and adult life vest was found onboard. After the authorities were notified, they started a search from the air and with a dive team.
Over the weekend, Rivera’s family members and ex-husband Ryan Dorsey paid an emotional visit to the lake. They went out into the water and stood by as the authorities continued their search for Naya’s body.
Naya, 33, played Santana Lopez on “Glee” for six years from 2009, while also starring on the CBS sitcom “The Royal Family” and in the comedy film The Master of Disguise. She released her single “Sorry” in 2013 featuring her ex-fiance Big Sean.
The actress and singer went missing in the lake after renting a boat with her son. Meanwhile, there is no sign of foul play or indication that it was a suicide. “She mustered enough energy to get her son back on the boat, but not herself,” Ayub said.
BREAKING: Authorities have found ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera’s body in Lake Piru. Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said there is no indication of foul play and no indication that it was a suicide pic.twitter.com/osIZfWG1x2
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) July 13, 2020
Naya Rivera’s “Glee” co-stars and fellow artists including, Kehlani and Khalid, are mourning her loss and sharing tributes on social media. “Rest Easy Naya Rivera God cover and hold her loved ones!” Kehlani tweeted, while Russ added, “RIP Naya Rivera…tragic story 😞 sending love to her family and to her little boy..so sad.”
https://twitter.com/Kehlani/status/1282774693875875840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1282774693875875840%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2020%2F07%2F13%2Fnaya-rivera-body-recovered-from-lake%2F
RIP Naya Rivera…tragic story 😞 sending love to her family and to her little boy..so sad 😔
— RUSS (@russdiemon) July 13, 2020
RIP Naya Rivera 💔
— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) July 13, 2020
Prayers for Naya Rivera's family. Man….can we have a "Do Over " of 2020. The loss is too much 💔💔🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/63iNdRikv5
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 13, 2020
Rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family.
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) July 13, 2020
