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Glee cast pay tribute to Naya Rivera on anniversary of her death

Heather Morris, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Chris Colfer, and Matthew Morrison have all taken to social media to mark the one-year anniversary of Naya Rivera’s death.

The actress died in an accidental drowning on Lake Piru in California on July 8 last year, and a host of her former co-stars, including the likes of Heather Morris, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Chris Colfer, and Matthew Morrison, took to social media to mark the anniversary.

Heather, 34 – who played Brittany S. Pierce in the hit TV series – wrote on Instagram: “It hasn’t gotten easier to write a caption. You are the brightest star in my eyes Naya Rivera. I’m so grateful GOD LAYED A HAND and brought us together as best friends, mom friends, scene partners, and everything in between. Your legacy lives on in kindness and being “that sassy queen” in my eyes. I love you forever bebe girl

Kevin McHale – who played Artie Abrams in “Glee” – posted a photo of the late actress on Instagram and captioned it: “I miss you. Every single day.”

Matthew Morrison also took to Instagram to mark the sombre occasion, posting a photo of the actress – who passed away at the age of 33 – and captioning it with a simple love heart.

Jenna Ushkowitz – who starred as Tina Cohen-Chang in ‘Glee’ – posted a throwback shot of her former co-star on stage.

She wrote alongside the image: “Always a light, always with us. My heart is with you and your family today. [heart emoji] love you Nougs. ”

Chris Colfer – who played the part of Kurt Hummel – posted a tribute to the late actress on his Twitter account, captioning a black-and-white photo of Naya with a love heart.

Elsewhere, other former cast members, including Lea Michele and Becca Tobin, paid tribute to their former co-star by posting images of her on their Instagram Story.

-IOL

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