BeforeNaya Riveraplayed Santana Lopez on “Glee,” she already had years of showbiz experience under her belt.
The young star never slowed down, eventually becoming an A-list celebrity following her role on “Glee.”
After “Glee” wrapped in 2015, Rivera stayed busy, both professionally and personally.
When she wasn’t acting, she was spending time with new son Josey.
She toldPeople, “First and foremost, everything I do is for Josey.”
In 2020, the actress’s life and career were tragically cut short in adrowning accident.
According toVulture, Rivera played Hillary, the youngest granddaughter of co-star Redd Foxx.
Despite their age gap, the two were very close in real life.
The experience was undoubtedly traumatic for the young actress.
And now, looking back on it, I’m like, that’s freaky …
I watched a legend die."
