Obituary of Naya Rivera

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: Laurence Olivier

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 Actress American Born on January 12th Born in 1987 Born in California Died in 2020 Died at age 33 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

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

"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)"

"Naya Rivera was a talented actress and singer known for her role as Santana Lopez on the popular TV series Glee, but her untimely and tragic passing has left a void in her colleagues and fans' hearts. (V)"

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