Naya Rivera Dikonfirmasi Meninggal Dunia, Rekan “Glee” Ungkap Rasa Duka Mendalam 

Yang ditakutkan terjadi juga. Selepas pencarian intens selama 5 hari lamanya, setelah Naya Rivera dikabarkan menghilang di Danau Piru di hari Rabu (8/7) pekan lalu, di hari Senin pagi (13/7) waktu setempat, sesosok tubuh telah ditemukan. Kantor Sheriff Ventura County sudah mengkonfirmasi dalam sebuah konferensi press kalau tubuh yang ditemukan adalah Naya.

Dari hasil penyelidikan diketahui kalau Naya dan sang putra yang masih berusia 4 tahun, Josey, hanyut oleh arus. Sheriff Bill Ayub, sebagaimana dikutip dari CNN, menyebutkan jika Naya menggunakan sisa tenaganya untuk menyelamatkan sang putra dan berhasil mengembalikannya ke atas perahu, sementara Naya kemudian tenggelam di dalam danau.

Kabar ini sontak membuat duka rekan-rekan Naya di serial “Glee.” Apalagi penemuan tubuh Naya bertepatan dengan peringatan 7 tahun meninggalnya Cory Monteith (13 Juli 2013). Beberapa bintang Glee memutuskan untuk bersama menunggui kabar di Danau Piru.

Tampak terdokumentasi mereka saling bergandengan tangan sembari menghadap danau, yang mungkin saja sedang mendoakan yang terbaik bagi Naya.

This photo of the cast of #Glee gathering together at Lake Piru today where #NayaRivera’s body was found is incredibly powerful — especially when you consider today is the 7 year anniversary of Cory Monteith’s death. I’m a mess. pic.twitter.com/RhY9hUb78E

— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) July 13, 2020

Mereka juga memposting rasa duka di media sosial, seperti Jane Lynch, yang memerankan karakter ikonik pelatih Sue Sylvester, menulis “Rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family.”

Sedang Chris Colfer, pemeran Kurt Hummel, membagi sebuah tribut menyentuh bersama sebuah foto hitam-putih dirinya dan Naya. Darren Criss pun memuji Naya yang selalu membuatnya tersenyum.

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How can you convey all your love and respect for someone in one post? How can you summarize a decade of friendship and laughter with words alone? If you were friends with Naya Rivera, you simply can’t. Her brilliance and humor were unmatched. Her beauty and talent were otherworldly. She spoke truth to power with poise and fearlessness. She could turn a bad day into a great day with a single remark. She inspired and uplifted people without even trying. Being close to her was both a badge of honor and a suit of armor. Naya was truly one of a kind, and she always will be. ? Sending all my love to her wonderful family and her beautiful son.

A post shared by Chris Colfer (@chriscolfer) on Jul 13, 2020 at 2:33pm PDT

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There are no words and yet so many things I want to say, I don't believe I'll ever be able to articulate exactly what I feel but… Naya, you were a ?? force and everyone who got to be around you knew it and felt the light and joy you exuded when you walked into a room. You shined on stage and screen and radiated with love behind closed doors. I was lucky enough to share so many laughs, martinis and secrets with you. I can not believe I took for granted that you'd always be here. Our friendship went in waves as life happens and we grow, so I will not look back and regret but know I love you and promise to help the legacy of your talent, humor, light and loyalty live on. You are so loved. You deserved the world and we will make sure Josey and your family feel that everyday. I miss you already.

A post shared by Jenna Ushkowitz (@jennaushkowitz) on Jul 13, 2020 at 3:40pm PDT

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My Naya, my Snixxx, my Bee. I legitimately can not imagine this world without you. • 7 years ago today, she and I were together in London when we found out about Cory. We were so far away, but I was so thankful that we had each other. A week ago today we were talking about running away to Hawaii. This doesn’t make sense. And I know it probably never will. • She was so independent and strong and the idea of her not being here is something I cannot comprehend. She was the single most quick-witted person I’ve ever met, with a steel-trap memory that could recall the most forgettable conversations from a decade ago verbatim. The amount of times she would memorize all of those crazy monologues on Glee the morning of and would never ever mess up during the scene… I mean, she was clearly more talented than the rest of us. She was the most talented person I’ve ever known. There is nothing she couldn’t do and I’m furious we won’t get to see more. • I’m thankful for all the ways in which she made me a better person. She taught me how to advocate for myself and to speak up for the things and people that were important to me, always. I’m thankful for the times I grew an ab muscle from laughing so hard at something she said. I’m thankful she became like family. I’m thankful that my dad happened to have met her weeks before I did and when I got Glee, he told me to “look out for a girl named Naya because she seemed nice.” Well dad, she was nice and she became one of my favorite people ever. • If you were fortunate enough to have known her, you’ll know that her most natural talent of all was being a mother. The way that she loved her boy, it was truly Naya at her most peaceful. I’m thankful that Naya got that beautiful little boy got back on that boat. I’m thankful he will have a strong family around him to protect him and tell him about his incredible mom. I just hope more than anything that her family is given the space and time to come to terms with this. For having such tiny body, Naya had such a gigantic presence, a void that will now be felt by all of us – those of us who knew her personally and the millions of you who loved her through your TVs. I love you, Bee.

A post shared by Kevin McHale (@kevinmchale) on Jul 13, 2020 at 4:52pm PDT

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My favorite duet partner. I love you. I miss you. I don’t have words right now, just lots of feelings. Rest In Peace Angel, and know that your family will never have to worry about anything.

A post shared by Amber Riley (@msamberpriley) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:02pm PDT

Demi Lovato, yang berperan Dani, kekasih Santana Lopez, karakter yang diperankan Naya, di musim kelima “Glee,” juga menyempatkan memposting tributnya.

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RIP Naya Rivera. I’ll forever cherish the opportunity to play your girlfriend on Glee. The character you played was groundbreaking for tons of closeted queer girls (like me at the time) and open queer girls, and your ambition and accomplishments were inspiring to Latina women all over the world. My heart goes out to your loved ones at this time.. ???

A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Jul 13, 2020 at 5:29pm PDT

Selamat jalan, Naya Rivera! Will be missed forever.