Heather Morris has paid tribute to Naya Rivera.
The ‘Glee’ star – who played Naya’s on-screen love interest in the FOX musical television series – took to Instagram to remember her best friend, who tragically died in a drowning accident at Lake Piru, California last week.
She wrote: "We started out as the closest friends and then like all new things, we went through a bit of a rocky phase. However, we stuck by each other’s side and created the most beautiful friendship built out of love and understanding … We vowed to spend every Easter together, even though Covid stole this last one from us. You are and always will be the strongest and most resilient human being I know, and I vowed to carry that with me as I continue to live my life. (sic)"
And the 33-year-old actress thanked Naya for teaching her what it was like to have a "consistent and loving friend".
She added: "You constantly taught me lessons about grief, about beauty and poise, about being strong, resilient and about not giving a f*** (but still somehow respectful). Yet, the utmost important lesson I learned most of all from you was being a consistent and loving friend. You were the first to check in, the first to ask questions, the first to listen … you cherished our friendship and I never took that for granted. (sic)"
And Heather has vowed to "cherish" every moment she spent with Naya before her untimely passing at the age of 33.
She shared in a lengthy Instagram post: "We never took photos together because we mutually hated taking pictures … our relationship meant more than proof. I have countless pictures of our babies playing, because we shared that kind of pride and joy. So I’m showing the world a photo of our little goof balls for you, because I know that meant more than anything and they remind me of you and I. I speak to you everyday because I know you’re still with me and even though I’m feeling greedy that we don’t get more time together, I cherish every moment we had and hold it close to my heart. (sic)"