“Rest Easy”: Naya Rivera remembers former Ryan Dorsey in sweet tribute to what would have been her 34th birthday
Ryan Dorsey paid a sweet tribute to his ex-wife, Naya Rivera, on the occasion of her 34th birthday on Tuesday.
The 37-year-old actor was married to the Glee star from 2014 to 2018 and is now raising his five-year-old son, Josey, as a single father after her death last July.
Sharing a photo with him and Rivera with their child, Dorsey wrote on Instagram: “As surreal as it is real that you disappeared. If that makes sense, but none of that makes sense yet … 34, I could hear you say, “Ah, I’m old AF now!” Ha … Calm down, old woman.
Lost: Ryan Dorsey paid a sweet tribute to his ex-wife, Naya Rivera, on his 34th birthday on Tuesday, sharing a photo of the two with their now-five-year-old son Josey
In the black and white moment, Rivera swings her son while Dorsey bends over and takes the picture.
The actress died during a boat trip with Josey on Lake Piru in Ventura County, northeast of Los Angeles.
Her body was recovered five days after she disappeared, and the coroner ruled her death an “accidental drowning.”
Several former Glee stars also went on social media to remember the actress, who played Santana in all six seasons of the music TV show.
Loss: The 37-year-old actor was married to the Glee star from 2014 to 2018 and now raises his child as a single father after her death last July
“Accidental drowning”: the actress died during a boat trip with Josey on Lake Piru in Ventura County on July 8. Her body was recovered five days after she disappeared.
Heather Morris, who played Rivera on screen, Brittany’s girlfriend and was a close friend of Rivera, shared a photo of the two.
“Happy birthday my angel,” wrote Morris, 33.
“I can’t write a poor monologue because it’s too hard,” she said, “but I love you and I can’t describe how much I miss you.”
Chris Colfer, who played Kurt Hummel, posted a picture on Twitter with Rivera, with the caption: “Happy birthday, baby. I miss you.’
Others who shared their thoughts were Jane Lynch and Amber Riley.
“Happy birthday my angel,” wrote Morris, 33. Heather Morris, who played Rivera on screen, Brittany’s girlfriend and was a close friend of Rivera, shared a photo of the two.
Memories: Chris Colfer, who played Kurt Hummel, posted a photo on Twitter with Rivera with the caption: “Happy birthday, baby. I miss you’
“Moment of Silence”: Amber Riley also remembered her late co-star with an emotional message
Tribute: Jane Lynch redistributed a montage celebrating Rivera’s birthday
Fans also received the hashtag #NayaRivera on Twitter, while remembering the Glee star.
“My heart aches that you are no longer here with us. Let’s do this #NayaRiveraDay “, wrote a user.
“Listening to # NayaRivera’s memory of her birthday and hearing her talk about her dreams and regrets only hurts my heart,” said another fan.
