Historical eventJuly 132020

Naya Rivera

After a five day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera was recovered from Lake Piru, confirming her death.

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When
Monday, July 13 20206 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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What happened

Naya Marie Rivera was an American actress, singer, and model recognized for her work on the popular musical comedy-drama series Glee. She began her career as a child actress and model, first appearing in national television commercials. At the age of four, she landed the role of Hillary Winston on the short-lived CBS sitcom The Royal Family (1991–1992), earning a nomination for a Young Artist Award at age five. After a series of recurring television roles and then guest spots as a teenager,

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  9. 2020Death of Naya Rivera
  10. 2020Naya Rivera
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July 13 2020 — 6 years ago, on a Monday.

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