“What a force you were,” said Jane Lynch – while another costar gave today’s date the finger, as it’s also the anniversary of Cory Monteith’s death (via toofab)
Her death makes Rivera the third series regular from"Glee" to die since the show's debut. Monteith died at the age of 31 from an alcohol and heroin overdose in 2013, while the show was still on the air. Mark Salling committed suicide at the age of 35 in 2018, after he was found guilty of possession of child pornography.
Rivera, 33, got her start as a child actress, first starring on CBS' short-lived sitcom"The Royal Family" before making appearances on"Family Matters,""Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and"Baywatch." After a stint on"The Bernie Mac Show," she got her big break with"Glee." In addition to her work on"Glee," Rivera also appeared on"Devious Maids" and was starring on"Step Up: High Water" at the time of her death. The show, which initially aired on YouTube Red, was picked up in 2020 for a third season on Starz. It's unclear whether the show will continue without her.
Rivera released a single,"Sorry," with Big Sean in 2013, though a full record never materialized. She and Sean got engaged that same year, before calling it off in 2014. She wound up keeping her wedding date, however, and married Ryan Dorsey that day instead. They welcomed son Josey in 2015, before on-and-off divorce proceedings from 2016-2018, when it was finalized.
She also appeared in the films"At the Devil's Door" and"Mad Families" and released the memoir"Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up" in 2016.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Heather Morris Asks to Join Police Search for ‘Glee’ Costar Naya Rivera'Glee' alum Heather Morris said she wants to help police search for Naya Rivera, who went missing while boating with her son on a lake in California — details
Read more »
'Glee' Star Heather Morris Asks to Join Search Efforts for Naya RiveraRivera's former 'Glee' co-star and friend Heather Morris tweeted to Ventura County Sheriff's Office that she's hoping to 'conduct an on foot search and rescue mission': 'We are feeling helpless, powerless and want to help in any way'
Read more »
Glee Star Heather Morris Organizing Search and Rescue Mission for Naya Rivera“I understand your team is doing everything in their power, but we are feeling helpless, powerless, and want to help in any way'
Read more »
‘Glee’ Co-Star Heather Morris Offers To Mount Search Effort For Friend Naya RiveraAs the search for the body of Glee star Naya Rivera stretches onward, frustration is growing on the part of her friends. Today, Glee co-star Heather Morris tweeted out to Ventura County Sheriffs an…
Read more »
Glee star Amber Riley speaks out on Naya Rivera disappearance with plea to fansGlee actress Amber Riley has spoken out on Twitter following the disappearance of her former co-star Naya Rivera on Lake Piru in California earlier this week
Read more »
Former 'Glee' Star Heather Morris Wants to Help Search for Naya RiveraThe two played lovers Brittany and Santana.
Read more »