Remembering Naya Rivera's Legacy as an LGBTQ Icon on TV
Naya Rivera, the "Glee" star who died in a drowning accident in Lake Piru after saving her son, will be best remembered as an LGBTQ trailblazer and a gifted actress.

Naya Rivera, the "Glee" star who died in a drowning accident in Lake Piru after saving her son, will be best remembered as an LGBTQ trailblazer and a gifted actress.
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UPDATED: Naya Rivera's body was found in the northeast portion of Lake Piru. Prior to the tragic discovery, her "Glee" co-star Amber Riley fired back at fans who pointed out that she has been silent on social media ever since Rivera disappeared. Here is what she wants the haters to know.
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