As Naya Rivera’s family awaits formal approval of a newly announced wrongful death settlement that will go to her son, the Glee star’s dad says the 6-year-old boy continues to show great resilience after losing his mom in a July 2020 drowning on a California lake.
Speaking to Rolling Stone on Tuesday, George Rivera says that while accepting his daughter’s death remains a daily struggle for him, the family remains focused on the welfare of her only child, Josey Hollis Dorsey.
“He’s a great kid. He’s as rambunctious as any 6-year-old,...
Speaking to Rolling Stone on Tuesday, George Rivera says that while accepting his daughter’s death remains a daily struggle for him, the family remains focused on the welfare of her only child, Josey Hollis Dorsey.
“He’s a great kid. He’s as rambunctious as any 6-year-old,...
- 3/1/2022
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
Naya Rivera may be gone, but her mother, Yolanda Previtire, is still holding tight to her precious memories. In an interview with Good Morning America on July 8, exactly one year after the star's passing, Yolanda, alongside Naya's younger sister, Nickayla, tearfully recounted the last time she spoke with her daughter—just hours before her fatal drowning. "I missed two of her FaceTime calls, and I called her back," Yolanda recalled of that otherwise unremarkable day last July. "And we had a beautiful conversation. The sun was kissing her face and she was just beautiful." The 33-year-old actress was enjoying a boating...
- 7/8/2021
- E! Online
Naya Rivera's family is remembering her life and legacy on the one-year anniversary of her death. On July 8, her mother, Yolanda Previtire; sister, Nickayla Rivera; and brother, Mychal Rivera, opened up to Good Morning America about Naya's tragic boating accident and how they've been coping. "Sometimes we're afraid of the sorrow being so heavy that we're afraid for our own self, 'cause this is hard. There are no words to describe what we're going through," Yolanda said. "All we know is we have each other."
"I know if we could go back, we'd hug a little bit harder."
In addition to attending therapy to help with their shared trauma, Naya's sister noted that they are simply taking everything "one day at a time." "And taking that one day at a time and living it to the fullest, loving each other to the fullest, and not regretting anything," Nickayla said.
"I know if we could go back, we'd hug a little bit harder."
In addition to attending therapy to help with their shared trauma, Naya's sister noted that they are simply taking everything "one day at a time." "And taking that one day at a time and living it to the fullest, loving each other to the fullest, and not regretting anything," Nickayla said.
- 7/8/2021
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Naya Rivera’s Mother Reflects on Her Death One Year Later, Says Multi-Day Search Was “Hell on Earth”
Naya Rivera’s mother, Yolanda Previtire, is opening up about the loss of her daughter, exactly one year after the 33-year-old Glee alum was first reported missing.
In an appearance on Thursday’s Good Morning America, Previtire sat alongside Rivera’s younger sister, Nickayla, and emotionally recounted her final time talking to her daughter, the “hell on earth” of those first five days during the recovery efforts and the family’s continuing sorrow a year later.
“Sometimes we’re afraid of the sorrow being so heavy that we’re afraid for our own self, ’cause this is hard. There ...
In an appearance on Thursday’s Good Morning America, Previtire sat alongside Rivera’s younger sister, Nickayla, and emotionally recounted her final time talking to her daughter, the “hell on earth” of those first five days during the recovery efforts and the family’s continuing sorrow a year later.
“Sometimes we’re afraid of the sorrow being so heavy that we’re afraid for our own self, ’cause this is hard. There ...
Naya Rivera’s Mother Reflects on Her Death One Year Later, Says Multi-Day Search Was “Hell on Earth”
Naya Rivera’s mother, Yolanda Previtire, is opening up about the loss of her daughter, exactly one year after the 33-year-old Glee alum was first reported missing.
In an appearance on Thursday’s Good Morning America, Previtire sat alongside Rivera’s younger sister, Nickayla, and emotionally recounted her final time talking to her daughter, the “hell on earth” of those first five days during the recovery efforts and the family’s continuing sorrow a year later.
“Sometimes we’re afraid of the sorrow being so heavy that we’re afraid for our own self, ’cause this is hard. There ...
In an appearance on Thursday’s Good Morning America, Previtire sat alongside Rivera’s younger sister, Nickayla, and emotionally recounted her final time talking to her daughter, the “hell on earth” of those first five days during the recovery efforts and the family’s continuing sorrow a year later.
“Sometimes we’re afraid of the sorrow being so heavy that we’re afraid for our own self, ’cause this is hard. There ...
Ryan Dorsey has addressed the "nonsense" reported about his personal life following the death of ex-wife Naya Rivera. In a candid and tearful Instagram video shared Tuesday, Sept. 29, the single dad expressed his disappointment in those speculating about his relationship with Naya's sister, Nickayla Rivera. Just yesterday, a report surfaced that alleged Ryan and Nickayla were now living under the same roof to raise his son Josey together. Ryan began the video by stating that he hasn't kept up with the media coverage of the Glee star's accidental drowning, explaining, "I usually don't read comments on my own stuff because I know how there can be...
- 9/30/2020
- E! Online
Naya Rivera's sister, Nickayla Rivera, is asking for "compassion" following a report that claimed she and her sister's ex-husband, Ryan Dorsey, have moved in to a new home together. The model did not confirm or deny the report, instead emphasizing that her main priority is Naya's son, Josey. "In the darkest time of my life, the only thing that is important is my friends & family," she wrote on her Instagram Story. "Showing up for my nephew, even though I can't show up for myself." Nickayla seemingly referenced Monday's headlines, stating that she's "not concerned with the way things look because no one can see each agonizing...
- 9/29/2020
- E! Online
Naya Rivera's sister is breaking her silence. On Saturday, July 25, Nickayla Rivera took to Instagram and Twitter to share a special tribute to the Glee alum, who was tragically confirmed dead by authorities nearly two weeks ago. "Sister," Nickayla began her caption, alongside a throwback image of her and the late actress. "There are no words to describe my love for you. Side-by-side or miles apart, our connection is infinite. Our bond is unbreakable. We were complete opposites, yet simultaneously the same. The yin to my yang. I never knew that by losing you, I would find so much of you in myself." "I've never known a life without you in it [and] still can't...
- 7/26/2020
- E! Online
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Naya Rivera's sister, Nickayla, took to Instagram on Saturday to reflect on the special bond she shared with the late Glee star, who died by accidental drowning in California's Lake Piru in early July. "There are no words to describe my love for you," she captioned a throwback snap of her and Naya. "Side by side or miles apart, our connection is infinite. Our bond is unbreakable. We were complete opposites, yet simultaneously the same. The yin to my yang. I never knew that by losing you, I would find so much of you in myself."
Nickayla then spoke about her struggle coping with Naya's death before ending on a hopeful note. "I've never known a life without you in it & still can't imagine it," she wrote. "My world is turned upside down.
A post shared by Nickayla Rivera (@nickaylarivera) on Jul 25, 2020 at 3:14pm Pdt
Naya Rivera's sister, Nickayla, took to Instagram on Saturday to reflect on the special bond she shared with the late Glee star, who died by accidental drowning in California's Lake Piru in early July. "There are no words to describe my love for you," she captioned a throwback snap of her and Naya. "Side by side or miles apart, our connection is infinite. Our bond is unbreakable. We were complete opposites, yet simultaneously the same. The yin to my yang. I never knew that by losing you, I would find so much of you in myself."
Nickayla then spoke about her struggle coping with Naya's death before ending on a hopeful note. "I've never known a life without you in it & still can't imagine it," she wrote. "My world is turned upside down.
- 7/26/2020
- by Brea Cubit
- Popsugar.com
“Glee” star Naya Rivera has died. She was 33. Her body was identified at Lake Piru in Ventura County, Calif., the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office confirmed at a press conference on Monday.
Rivera was first identified as the missing person involved in a possible drowning at Lake Piru on July 8 after her 4-year-old son was found alone in their rented boat. The search and rescue operation continued for five more days amid low water visibility and numerous obstacles on the lake bottom.
Rivera is best known for her groundbreaking role as Santana Lopez on the Fox series “Glee,” playing the character from 2009 until the show’s finale in 2015. As part of the “Glee” cast, she received several nominations at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Grammys and Teen Choice Awards.
Born on Jan. 12, 1987, in Valencia, Calif., Rivera — who was of Puerto Rican, African American and German descent — appeared in commercials as...
Rivera was first identified as the missing person involved in a possible drowning at Lake Piru on July 8 after her 4-year-old son was found alone in their rented boat. The search and rescue operation continued for five more days amid low water visibility and numerous obstacles on the lake bottom.
Rivera is best known for her groundbreaking role as Santana Lopez on the Fox series “Glee,” playing the character from 2009 until the show’s finale in 2015. As part of the “Glee” cast, she received several nominations at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Grammys and Teen Choice Awards.
Born on Jan. 12, 1987, in Valencia, Calif., Rivera — who was of Puerto Rican, African American and German descent — appeared in commercials as...
- 7/13/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
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