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Actress Naya Rivera’s body was recovered from Lake Piru, six days after her disappearance from a boat while swimming with her four-year-old son Josey.

Josey was discovered alone in the boat on 8 July 2020. Ventura County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the passing of Rivera and suggested that there could have been strong currents and that she managed to save her son on the boat.

Rivera was known for her role in Fox series Glee, where she played cheerleader and singer Santana Lopez.

Many of Rivera’s cast members mourned the loss on social media after hearing the news. Some of them also visited the lake, where her body was found, to remember the actress.

Chris Colfer, who played Kurt in Glee, wrote a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. “Her brilliance and humor were unmatched. Her beauty and talent were otherworldly. She spoke truth to power with poise and fearlessness,” the post read. "She could turn a bad day into a great day with a single remark.”

Another Glee cast member, Jenna Ushkowitz, also took to Instagram to honor Rivera. “I cannot believe I took for granted that you'd always be here,” she wrote in the post.

“Our friendship went in waves as life happens and we grow, so I will not look back and regret, but know I love you and promise to help the legacy of your talent, humor, light, and loyalty live on,” she added.

Lynch, who played Coach Sue Sylvester, wrote on Twitter, “Rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family.” Sussman, who played Jacob, added, “Naya, you will be missed so much."

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How can you convey all your love and respect for someone in one post? How can you summarize a decade of friendship and laughter with words alone? If you were friends with Naya Rivera, you simply can’t. Her brilliance and humor were unmatched. Her beauty and talent were otherworldly. She spoke truth to power with poise and fearlessness. She could turn a bad day into a great day with a single remark. She inspired and uplifted people without even trying. Being close to her was both a badge of honor and a suit of armor. Naya was truly one of a kind, and she always will be. 💔 Sending all my love to her wonderful family and her beautiful son.

A post shared by Chris Colfer (@chriscolfer) on Jul 13, 2020 at 2:33pm PDT

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There are no words and yet so many things I want to say, I don't believe I'll ever be able to articulate exactly what I feel but... Naya, you were a ⚡️ force and everyone who got to be around you knew it and felt the light and joy you exuded when you walked into a room. You shined on stage and screen and radiated with love behind closed doors. I was lucky enough to share so many laughs, martinis and secrets with you. I can not believe I took for granted that you'd always be here. Our friendship went in waves as life happens and we grow, so I will not look back and regret but know I love you and promise to help the legacy of your talent, humor, light and loyalty live on. You are so loved. You deserved the world and we will make sure Josey and your family feel that everyday. I miss you already.

A post shared by Jenna Ushkowitz (@jennaushkowitz) on Jul 13, 2020 at 3:40pm PDT

My Naya, my Snixxx, my Bee. I legitimately can not imagine this world without you. pic.twitter.com/qX9t1Uhx01

— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) July 14, 2020

Cheerios Forever pic.twitter.com/eQoogTJmIv

— Lauren Potter (@TheLaurenPotter) July 14, 2020

Rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family.

— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) July 13, 2020

💔 Naya, you will be missed so much. 😞

— Josh Sussman (@JoshSussman) July 13, 2020

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My heart is broken.. I truly had soo much fun filming this little segment... we both clearly didn’t wanna be there but made the most of it! Naya was truly a star.. one day as I was coming out of hair and make up I saw her sitting at base camp and she said “Alex... when you go on tour can you please say ‘everybody say heeeyy Ms. Newell’’ just for me!” I said absolutely we laughed and had a short little convo about life and music.. I’ll cherish that moment for ever!! I watched her preform with such power, brilliance, and honesty.. While being a light as a person! The love she had for her family and friends was always clear! She will truly be missed! Josey you are loved by all the people who love your mother! My thoughts and prayers are with her family! Rest Sweet Angel..

A post shared by Alex Newell (@thealexnewell) on Jul 13, 2020 at 2:21pm PDT

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