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Naya Rivera’s Step Up to continue despite her tragic demise; Makers say ‘we will never stop mourning’
It was recently reported that Naya Rivera will be recast by Christina Milian in her TV series Step Up, after her tragic demise in July 2020.
The late Naya Rivera TV series Step Up will still be continuing despite the actress’ tragic death last year. According to reports via THR, Christina Milian has been tapped as her replacement on the show. The Step Up series creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen recently told the outlets: “Naya‘s death was a terrible loss to our world that we will, frankly, never stop mourning.”
“It was almost impossible to consider there could be someone so graceful and loving who could both help us honour our loss, while also bringing a deep reservoir of talent to our show, in so many areas. Christina is an exceptional human and a dazzling performer and we are so happy she has joined our family.” The publication also noted that before recasting the role, the studio “considered all their options when it came to ways with which the series could move forward.” So much so that they even consulted Naya‘s family over this decision.
If you didn’t know, Glee alum Naya died in a tragic drowning accident at the age of 33 this past July. The actress drowned at Lake Piru on 8 July, whilst enjoying a day out with her son Josey. Naya and her little boy had rented a pontoon boat and were swimming together. According to her autopsy report, Rivera had "no known history of suicidal ideation or attempt." The actress was also "considered to be a good swimmer," the autopsy report states. Her cause of death remains a drowning and the manner of death was ruled as an accident.
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