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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ryan Dorsey's Son With the Late Naya Rivera Has Heartfelt Dream: 'My Mom Is a Singer...'
Ryan Dorsey's Son With the Late Naya Rivera Has Heartfelt Dream: 'My Mom Is a Singer...' originally appeared on Parade. Naya Rivera's ex-husband, Ryan Dorsey, shared a heartwarming story about how his son remembers his mother in the most endearing way. Ahead of the late actress' death anniversary, the Big Sky star opened up about how their lives had changed after her passing. The 41-year-old actor remained fully committed to raising their nine-year-old son, Josey, with love and support. To help Josey cope with the tragic loss of his mother, Dorsey arranged for him to see a grief counselor, guiding him through the emotional aftermath with care and sensitivity. In addition, Dorsey shared that his son had been channeling his emotions through music and revealed the touching reason behind it. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, the father-of-one, who described Josey as a 'creative' person, said he was into playing piano and had expressed his desire to be a musician when he grows up. 'He's starting to really hit the notes when he's singing,' he said. The Justified actor also revealed that his ex-wife had a profound influence on their son's dream of pursuing a music career in the future. He recalled the conversation they had and shared, 'He said to me the other day, 'Dad, I think I might want to be a musician. My mom is a singer, so why not me?' I just thought that was a beautiful thing.' Dorsey and the Glee actress tied the knot in 2014 and welcomed their son a year later. After experiencing the ups and downs of their marriage, their divorce was finalized in 2018. Tragically, the Baywatch actress died on July 8 after drowning in Lake Piru near Santa Clarita, California. At the time, her then-four-year-old son, who had been with her during the boating trip, was found alone on the boat. Reports later revealed that the actress had exhausted herself while getting her son to safety, ultimately sacrificing her own life. Her body was recovered by the search and rescue team five days Dorsey's Son With the Late Naya Rivera Has Heartfelt Dream: 'My Mom Is a Singer...' first appeared on Parade on Jul 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Independent
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Lea Michele on the ‘frustrating' internet rumour that she is illiterate
Lea Michele addressed the long-standing internet rumour that she can't read, calling it "frustrating." The baseless rumour originated from a podcast analysing Naya Rivera 's memoir, which mentioned Michele's reluctance to improvise on the set of Glee. Michele highlighted her academic achievements and family background as evidence against the rumour. She expressed a mix of amusement and frustration with the rumour, emphasising its absurdity while also acknowledging its hurtful implications. Michele has previously addressed the rumour, attributing its persistence to sexism.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Naya Rivera's Ex Addresses Rumors He Dated The Late 'Glee' Star's Sister
Nearly five years after her death, Naya Rivera's ex-husband, Ryan Dorsey, is addressing rumors that he had a romantic relationship with Rivera's sister, Nickayla Rivera. In an exclusive with People published on Wednesday, the actor discussed the rumors and described them as 'so insane.' The hearsay regarding a potential relationship between Nickayla Rivera and Dorsey began circulating after the pair were photographed shopping together for a fifth birthday celebration for his and Naya Rivera's son, Josey, which took place two months after her passing. 'The funny thing is, it did look like we were holding hands, but we grazed fingers on the escalator, and then it was this whole thing,' Dorsey told People. 'That was the only time I've ever addressed anything on social media because it was just so insane.' Naya Rivera was declared missing on July 8, 2020, during a boating and swimming trip in California's Lake Piru. Authorities later found Josey asleep on a pontoon boat that Rivera had rented earlier that day. Her body was recovered days later on July 13, confirming her tragic death after being located in a remote area of the lake. After her death, the late 'Glee' star's sister moved in with Dorsey and Josey, who were living in Los Angeles at the time. While speaking with People, Dorsey credited Nickayla Rivera as 'such a big help' during that difficult time and noted her role in maintaining a sense of normalcy for his son. 'I wanted to keep [Josey's] life somewhat normal, and I knew I was going to be out of town working,' Dorsey said. The arrangement, which lasted a year, is something Dorsey looks back on with appreciation, especially considering the stability Nickayla Rivera provided his son while he was away working. 'She served as somewhat of a female figure and helped be the other voice of reason,' Dorsey said. Naya Rivera's Ex Shares Heartbreaking Details Of Her Final Moments With Their Son 'Glee' Actor Kevin McHale Explains Why He'll Never Play Artie In A Reboot 'Glee' Co-Creator Says Series Should Have Ended After Cory Monteith's Death
