Naya Rivera ‘s Glee co-stars were seen gathered at Lake Piru just before it was announced her body had been found after a five day search.
The TV stars joined Naya’s friends and family at the Californian lake just before the sad news about the 33-year-old was confirmed.
Naya’s remains were discovered after a frantic search for the actress, who played cheerleader Santana Lopez on Glee.
It was confirmed yesterday she died of drowning.
Close friend and former cast mate Heather Morris, 33, was pictured looking heartbroken as stood on the shore.
Naya Rivera’s Glee co-stars, friends and family were seen gathered at Lake Piru just before it was announced her body had been found after a five day search (Image: Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
A day before being pictured, the actress, who played Brittany S. Pierce in Glee, admitted to feeling “helpless” and asked the Ventura Sheriff’s Department to allow her to join the search party.
She tweeted last Sunday: “I’m trying to conduct an on foot search and rescue mission along with a small group of friends at Lake Piru.
“I understand your team is doing EVERYTHING in their power, but we are feeling helpless, powerless and want to help in any way.”
Heather Morris was at the scene, and fans of Glee think she was joined by Amber Riley, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, and Jenna Ushkowitz (Image: Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Fans of Glee think she’s joined by Amber Riley, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, and Jenna Ushkowitz – who all appear to be in the photo.
The search began after Naya jumped in the water at the California lake last Wednesday and didn’t resurface, according to her four-year-old son, Josey.
It was confirmed yesterday that Naya drowned (Image: AFF/PA Images)
The Ventura County Medical Examiner completed an autopsy yesterday, determining her wounds were “consistent with a drowning”.
According to E! News, the report read: “The autopsy findings are consistent with a drowning and the condition of the body is consistent with the time that she was submerged.
“No traumatic injuries or disease processes were identified at autopsy. There is no indication from the investigation or examination that drugs or alcohol played a role.”
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