RIP: Naya Rivera’s Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed In Autopsy Report

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Actress Naya Rivera, passed away at age 33.

Following an extensive search Naya’s body was found on Monday,July 13. The autopsy performed on Naya Rivera has confirmed that the actress died accidentally drowning in Lake Piru last week.

The Ventura County Medical Examiner confirmed her cause of death on Tuesday, July 14,  “The circumstances and visual characteristics all indicated that the body was that of Naya Rivera and the identity has been confirmed by dental comparison,” the autopsy report reads. “The body has been X-rayed and a full autopsy has been performed. The autopsy findings are consistent with a drowning and the condition of the body is consistent with the time that she was submerged.”

The report continues, “No traumatic injuries or disease processes were identified at autopsy. There is no indication from the investigation or examination that drugs or alcohol played a role in the decedent’s death, but specimens will be submitted for toxicology testing.”

We previously reported that, former Glee actress, Naya Rivera, went missing Wednesday, July 8 while on a boat ride with her son Josey. Reportedly, the actress rented a motorized pontoon boat for three hours on Wednesday at Lake Piru near Los Angeles. When she was 30 minutes overdue to return the boat, personnel went searching for the vessel.

Please keep Naya’s friends, family, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. May she rest peacefully.

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