An American actress, model, and singer Naya Rivera was found dead in Lake Piru, California on July 13, 2020.
Naya who began her career as a child actress and model died at the age of 33 after she was declared a missing person on July 8, 2020.
Naya Rivera four-year-old son was found alone in their rental boat at Lake Piru, near Santa Clarita, California.
On July 13, five days after she went missing, her body was recovered in the lake Piru and she was declared dead by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
“The news conference has concluded. Sheriff Ayub has confirmed the body recovered at Lake Piru today was Naya Rivera. Our hearts go out to her family, friends and fans during this difficult time. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of her death,” Ventura County Sheriff said.
Naya Rivera’s 4-year-old son, Josey told investigators that his mother boosted him back onto the deck of their rented boat and prevented him from drowning in a Southern California lake, the sheriff says. The actor was unable to save herself.
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Our hearts go out to her son Josey, her family, and friends. Rest in peace, Naya.