Naya Rivera's sister breaks silence after Glee star's tragic death

Naya Rivera ‘s sister has paid tribute to the late star in an emotional post on social media.

It is the first time Nickayla has spoken publicly following news Naya drowned at the start of the month.

Naya went missing on July 8 after she chartered a boat for an excursion with four-year-old son Josey.

Josey was found hours later alone on the boat but unharmed.

The 33-year-old actress’ body was found six days later after an extensive search and her death was ruled a tragic accident.

Naya Rivera’s sister paid tribute

On Saturday, Nickayla took to social media to remember 33-year-old Glee star Naya.

She penned: “Sister, There are no words to describe my love for you. Side by side or miles apart, our connection is infinite.

“Our bond is unbreakable. We were complete opposites, yet simultaneously the same. The yin to my yang. I never knew that by losing you, I would find so much of you in myself.”

Nickayla’s heartbreaking post comes after Naya’s ex-husband Ryan Dorsey shared a heartfelt tribute yesterday.

Ryan, who is Josey’s father, shared a sweet snap of Naya and their son and said: “Sister, There are no words to describe my love for you. Side by side or miles apart, our connection is infinite.

Naya Rivera’s ex also shared a sweet post

“Our bond is unbreakable. We were complete opposites, yet simultaneously the same. The yin to my yang. I never knew that by losing you, I would find so much of you in myself.”

“This is so unfair…there’s not enough words to express the hole left in everyone’s hearts

“I can’t believe this is life now. I don’t know if I’ll ever believe it. You were just here… We were just in the back swimming with Josey the day before. Life just isn’t fair. I don’t know what to say. I’m thankful for our times and our journey that brought us together and gave us the sweetest and kindest smart little boy we could ever hope for.

Naya Rivera’s death was ruled a tragic accident

“I remember sometimes you used to get annoyed at me: “Ryan can you stop snap chatting!”

“I’m glad I didn’t listen to you because I have hundreds and probably thousands of snaps and videos that Josey will have forever and know his momma loved him more than life, and how much fun we had together as he was growing up.

“Life is all about good times and bad times but with Josey it makes the bad a little less so because a part of you will always be with us. He’ll never forget where he came from. We miss you. We will always love you. Love you Meep.”

Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk

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