Obituary of Naya Rivera

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Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera (born January 12th, 1987 in Valencia, California) was a TV Actress who was best known for her role as Santana Lopez on the American TV series "Glee". Naya died on July 8th, 2020 and her death was because of an accidental drowning while boating with her young son. She passed away at 33 years old.

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Naya Rivera Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rivera, Naya
    • Common Name: Naya Rivera
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Valencia, California, United States
    • Birth Date: January 12, 1987
    • Age: 33 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Naya Rivera Dorsey
    • Occupation: TV Actress
    • Active Years: 1991-2020
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Big Mac
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

    Naya's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Naya Marie Rivera
    • Father: George Rivera
    • Mother: Yolanda Rivera
    • Brother(s):
      • Mychal Rivera (born September 8, 1990)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ryan Dorsey (married 2014-divorced 2018)
    • Son(s):
      • Josey Hollis (born September 2015)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 08 2020 at age 33
  • Place: Lake Piru, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Accident (drowning)
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Hollywood Hills, California

Category Tags:

TV ActressAmerican Born on January 12th Born in 1987 Born in California Died in 2020 Died at age 33 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"A trophy carries dust to it's grave. Memories last forever."

"My passion for music is one of my greatest loves." (IMDB)

"I guess you could say I have bad taste in men. But, after the food poisoning incident, I no longer feel the need to taste men."

"Naya Rivera was an amazing person and an absolute legend in the music industry. She was never-the-less killed in a tragic boating accident. We will always remember the beautiful and talented Naya and her countless contributions to music and the world. (V)"

"Naya Rivera lived a vibrant and inspiring life, captivating audiences with her stunning talent and magnetic presence, leaving behind a lasting impact that will continue to touch hearts for generations to come. (V)"

Is Ms. Naya Rivera still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-07-22 16:43:04
Author: Stan
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