'Glee' stars are sharing heartfelt messages for Naya Rivera after the actress goes missing
- On Wednesday, the Ventura County Sheriff's Department confirmed that Naya Rivera, known for playing Santana Lopez on "Glee," went missing.
- The actress was being searched for in Lake Piru, California.
- Rivera's 4-year-old son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, was found on the boat wearing a life vest.
- "Glee" stars like Heather Morris (Brittany Pierce), Harry Shum Jr. (Mike Chang), and Demi Lovato (Dani) reacted to the news on social media.
"Glee" stars are sharing heartfelt messages after actress Naya Rivera was reported as missing by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department.
On Wednesday, the department confirmed that the 33-year-old actress was being searched for in Lake Piru, located in California. KNBC reported that Rivera rented a pontoon boat and 4-year-old son Josey Hollis Dorsey, who she shares with ex-husband Ryan Dorsey, was found on the boat wearing a life vest.
Rivera is perhaps best known for playing cheerleader and glee club member Santana Lopez on Fox's hit series "Glee," which lasted for six seasons between 2009 and 2015.
Following the news of the actress going missing, her costars reacted on social media.
Heather Morris, who portrayed Brittany Pierce (Santana's love interest who married her during season six), wrote on her Instagram story: "We need all the prayers we can get to bring our Naya back home to us. We need your love and light."
Harry Shum Jr., who starred as New Directions member Mike Chang, tweeted: "Praying."
Chord Overstreet, who joined the show as Sam Evans during season two, wrote: "love and hug on the people you can, while you can. I love you. Everyone please send out your prayers."
Dot-Marie Jones, who starred as Coach Beiste, urged people to "keep praying."
Lauren Potter, who portrayed scene-stealer Becky Jackson, recalled recently speaking to Rivera.
Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Max Adler (David Karofsky), and Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta) also shared reactions online.
Demi Lovato, who joined "Glee" during season five as a love interest for Santana named Dani during her time in New York, posted a candle on her Instagram story and asked followers to pray.
"Please pray for @nayarivera to be found safe and sound," she wrote.
Jackée Harry, who guest-starred as herself on a season five episode of "Glee" and worked with Rivera on the show "The Royal Family," spoke highly of the actress.
"We starred alongside one another in her first very television series, 'The Royal Family,' and I've watched her career blossom ever since. Please God, don't cut this life short," Harry wrote.