Before turning the page to close the old chapter and start a new one with hopes of a better year, let's take a moment to remember some of those celebrities who have left us this year.
- December 31, 2020
AceShowbiz - Naya Rivera's list of acting credits may not be that long, but she undeniably made a great impact, particularly among the LGBTQ+ community, with her portrayal of Santana Lopez on FOX's once popular musical comedy-drama series "Glee". Many gay fans of the show credited the actress for saving their lives with her performance as the bisexual cheerleader, who became a queer icon.
Thus, her sudden passing came as a huge shock to all who were familiar with "Glee" and her character. Making it more heartbreaking, the 33-year-old actress died from accidental drowning when she and her 4-year-old son Josey swam at Lake Piru, Ventura County, California on July 8. She reportedly saved her son by putting him back on the boat, but failed to save herself. After her body was found five days later, her former co-stars reunited in Lake Piru and joined Rivera's family to bid their final goodbye, while fans set up a makeshift memorial at the site.
