Glee's Amber Riley holds back tears as she performs emotional tribute to friend Naya Rivera one mont
GLEE'S Amber Riley held back tears as she performed an emotional tribute to her friend Naya Rivera one month after the star's tragic death.
Naya died when she drowned in California's Lake Piru on a boating trip with her young son.
Amber, 34 and who goes by the artistic name of Riley, performed a stunning tribute to her late co-star as she sang A Moment during last night's episode of the Jimmy Kimmel Show.
The performance was done in black and white as pictures of Naya at all ages flashed on the screen behind her as she belted out the beautiful song.
At the end of the song, Riley turned towards the screen to look at the smiling face of Naya.
Guest Host Lil Rel Howery welcomed the actress and singer to the stage and said: "On a sad note, not too long ago, we both lost a friend in a tragic accident and we will both miss her forever.
"I want to thank this show for really letting us do this and she's here to pay a tribute to our friend Naya Rivera."
What happened to Naya Rivera and how did she die?
Glee star Naya Rivera sadly died at the age of 33.
On July 9, 2020, it was reported Naya was feared dead after going missing on a lake.
Her four-year-old son Josey was found asleep and alone on a rented boat.
Naya was discovered on July 13, 2020, floating near the surface of California’s Lake Piru - five days after she went missing underwater.
Police said she used the last of her energy pushing her son back onboard a boat but didn't have enough to save herself.
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Riley, along with her Glee costars, has been mourning the death of Naya this past month. She was also present as the costars reunited at Lake Piru to pray for Naya's body to be found.
Authorities claimed Naya used the last of her strength to push her son back on board their rented boat before sinking underwater. Her son was discovered asleep in the boat a few hours later.
Naya's lifeless body was found five days after initially going missing.
She is survived by her son, Josey, her ex-husband Ryan, her two parents, and her two siblings.
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