Naya Rivera's sister posts tribute to late Glee actress

Photo credit: Greg Doherty - Getty Images
Photo credit: Greg Doherty - Getty Images

From Digital Spy

Naya Rivera's sister has shared a heartfelt tribute following her tragic death.

The actress, who was most famous for playing Santana Lopez on Glee, died earlier this month at the age of 33 after initially being reported missing following a boat trip with her son on Lake Piru in California.

The Ventura County Medical Examiner has since confirmed that her death was an accidental drowning.

And, posting to Instagram on Saturday (July 25), Naya's sister Nickayla shared a touching tribute to the star.

Photo credit: @nickaylarivera - Instagram
Photo credit: @nickaylarivera - Instagram

Related: Naya Rivera's ex-husband Ryan Dorsey pays tribute to the late Glee star

She wrote: "Sister, 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 & still can’t imagine it. My world is turned upside down. But through it all, everything we were, we are still. I’ll always look at you with the same eyes as I did when I was young.⁣

"My shmaya, I’ll love you for eternity & miss you every second of my life."

Nickayla's words follow Naya's former husband Ryan Dorsey and Glee co-stars paying tribute to the actress.


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