Fox's 'Glee' star, Naya Rivera, who had been missing for days since 8 July 2020 on Lake Piru, 56 miles north-northwest of Los Angeles, is found dead.

As per the authorities, Rivera and her son, Josey Dorsey, had been boating in Lake Piru in California before missing. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department, found her son napping in a boat, and Rivera was not there.

Glee Actress Naya Rivera Found Dead After A Week Of Missing

Naya Rivera, known for her role in 'Glee,' is confirmed dead by the authorities. After she went missing on 8 July 2020, leaving her son sleeping on the boat, the Ventura County Sheriff Department launched a massive search party in Lake Piru. And they came out with finding a dead body in the watershed. Later, the dead body was identified as Naya Rivera.

Search parties for finding missing Naya Rivera

Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub mentioned that Rivera used the last of her strength to save her 4-year-old son before she died. But there is no indication of foul play or that she took her own life. He stated:

"She mustered enough energy to get her son back onto the boat, but not enough to save herself."

As per the authority, the body of Rivera was explored floating in the northeast area of the lake. The point where her body was found has the water between 35 and 60 feet deep. Investigators were confident that the body was of Naya Rivera. Rivera (body) was taken to Ventura County Coroner's Office, though, for the dental records.

Despite all that, Rivera's family, who attended the lake every day, holding out hope, has gone in vain. 

She Went Missing For Days Since 8 July 2020

As per Ventura County Sheriff's Department Capt. Eric Buschow, the actress, rented for a boat at 1 p.m., and they found the little kid alone in the vessel without his mother. However, they found an adult life T-shirt on the ship. As per the actress's son, they were swimming in the lake, but Rivera never returned.

The Ventura County Sheriff Department identified the person they were searching for was Naya Rivera and announced that the searching raid would begin in the 'first light.' 

Naya Rivera and her son Josey Dorsey (©: NYTimes)

Besides, Naya Rivera's son Josey Dorsey is safe and unharmed, now with his family. The department will launch a search party for the possible exploration of the missing actress.

Just a day before missing, Rivera shared a picture of herself with her son on Instagram, showcasing the mother-son affection and love. However, the flow of their bond appears to have halted now.

Naya Rivera's Married Life With Ryan Dorsey

Naya Rivera was married to her ex-husband, Ryan Dorsey, an actor known for his roles in the 2019 tv series S.W.A.T. Rivera and Ryan share wedding vow on 19 July 2014 and lived together for four years before parting away.

In the course of their nearly a half-decade of married life, Rivera and Ryan Dorsey welcomed a son named Josey Dorsey on 17 September 2015. Previously, Rivera had an abortion with Dorsey's child in 2010. They had separated at the time.

Naya Rivera and her ex-husband Ryan Dorsey (©: dailymail.co.uk)

Later, the former lovebirds ended their marital tie on 14 June 2018.

Before marrying Ryan Dorsey, Rivera was engaged to the rapper, Big Sean. The former love duo was set to marry, but they parted their ways in 2014.

How Much Is Naya Rivera's Net Worth?

Naya Rivera, an American actress, has a net worth of $5 million, which she garnered from a longtime career in the acting industry. She first landed her role in the television series called The Royal Family from 1991 to 1992.

Later, she went on to portray roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1993), Baywatch (1996), The Master of Disguise (2002), C.S.I.: Miami (2008), Glee (2009-15), Step Up: High Water (2018-21), and others.

For her role as Santana Lopez in Glee, she won the Screen Actors Guild Award in 2010. She also received the American Latino Media Arts Award several times.

Who Is Naya Rivera?

Naya Rivera was an American actress, who was in the entertainment industry for nearly three decades since the early 90s.

Naya Rivera was born on 12 January 1987 (age: 33-years-old) in Santa Clarita, California, in the United States. She grew up with her two siblings in the family, Nickayla, a model, and Mychal, an N.F.L. player.

Talking about her body measurements, she had a decent height of 5 feet and 5 inches and a weight of 53kg.