'Glee' team sets up college fund for Naya Rivera's son

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 18:25

'Glee' creators said they are "in the process of creating a college fund" for the 4-year-old son of Naya Rivera.

Naya's body was recovered from Lake Piru in California on Monday, five days after she disappeared while boating with her 4-year-old son Josey.

An autopsy confirmed that she died from accidental drowning.

On Monday morning, members of the Glee cast joined the actor's friends to pay tribute to Naya at Lake Piru.

In a statement, her family expressed gratitude at the "outpouring of love and prayers", while honouring "her everlasting legacy and magnetic spirit".

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