TV
3:00 PM PDT 07/15/2020
by
Lexy Perez
Morris, who played Brittany S. Pierce, Santana López de Rivera’s love interest in the musical comedy series Fox, went to social media on Wednesday to detail his close friendship with the late actress, while sharing photos of Rivera’s son. with his kids.
Joy Star Heather Morris wrote an emotional tribute to her co-star and close friend Naya Rivera, who was pronounced dead at 33 on Monday after her body was recovered in the lake where she disappeared last Wednesday while sailing with her. one year old son.
Morris, who played Brittany S. Pierce, Santana López de Rivera’s love interest in the musical comedy series Fox, visited Instagram on Wednesday to detail his close friendship with the late actress, while sharing photos of Rivera’s son with his sons.
“We started out as the closest friends and then, like all new things, we went through a difficult phase. However, we stayed side by side and created the most beautiful friendship built with love and understanding,” Morris wrote. “The last time I had a chance to see you in person, I left oranges outside our house for you to take. I wanted to greet you out the window, but my phone didn’t ring when you called (which it never does, f * Cking T-Mobile ), so you and Josey left two succulents on our doorstep as thanks. I planted those succulents and look at them every day and think of you. “
Morris went on to say that she continues to listen to Rivera’s EP “on repeat” and that she “always wished the world knew more” about Rivera’s voice. She continued to share how the two were constantly in touch, whether it be Rivera sending videos on SnapChat or sharing recipes. “You sent me over 5 dozen SnapChat videos when you and Josey woke up in the morning and I told myself I hadn’t saved one of them. You always shared recipes and I admired your love of food,” he said.
the Joy Star said the new coronavirus prevented them from spending Easter together, which is a party they “promised” to spend together every year. “You are and always will be the strongest and most resilient human being I know, and I promised to take you with me as I continue to live my life.”
Morris explained that Rivera taught her “lessons about pain, about beauty and balance, about being strong, resilient, and about not caring (but somehow being respectful).” She added: “However, the most important lesson I learned about everything from you was to be a constant and loving friend. You were the first to register, the first to ask questions, the first to listen … you appreciated our friendship and I never took that for granted.
“We never took photos together because we hated each other taking photos … our relationship meant more than a test. I have countless photos of our babies playing, because we share that kind of pride and joy,” he continued. “So I’m showing the world a picture of our little silly balls for you, because I know that meant more than anything and they remind me of you and me.”
Morris then ended his tribute by saying that he will always appreciate his moments with Rivera: “I speak to you every day because I know that you are still with me and although I feel greedy that we don’t have more time together, I treasure every moment we had and keep it close to me heart “.
Morris and Rivera played cheerleaders in Joy, but the romantic relationship of their characters cultivated a fandom, with fans who nicknamed the couple “Brittana”.
During Rivera’s recovery operation, Morris asked to join the search and asked law enforcement in Ventura County if he could help “carry out a search and rescue mission with a small group of friends.” in Piru Lake, where Rivera was last seen.
Following the tragic news that Rivera died of accidental drowning, Rivera Joy Co-stars and other Hollywood figures turned to social media to pay tribute to the actress. Rivera’s career exploded in 2009 in Murphy Fox’s mega-hit musical. After her role in the comedy-musical drama series, Rivera had a recurring role on the Lifetime drama show. Maidens. She later starred alongside Ne-Yo in the TV update for Increase, who recently moved from her old YouTube home to the premium Starz cable network for its second season.
To honor Rivera’s legacy, Joy Creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan announced that “they are currently in the process of creating a college fund for the beautiful son that Naya loved more than anything.”
We start as the closest friends and then, like all new things, we go through a rocky phase. However, we stay side by side and create the most beautiful friendship built with love and understanding. The last time I had a chance to see you in person, I left oranges outside our house for you to take. I wanted to say hi through the window, but my phone didn’t ring when you called (which it never does, fucking T-Mobile), so you and Josey left two succulents at the door as thanks. I planted those succulents and look at them every day and think of you. I still listen to your EP on repeat because from the moment I listened to it, it caught my attention and I always wished that the world knew more about your voice. You sent me over 5 dozen SnapChat videos when you and Josey woke up in the morning and I kicked myself that I didn’t save one of them. You always shared recipes and I admired your love of food. We promised to spend all of Easter together, even though Covid stole this one from us. You are and always will be the strongest and most resistant human being I know, and I promised to take him with me as I continue to live my life. You constantly taught me lessons about pain, about beauty and balance, about being strong, resilient, and about not caring (but somehow being respectful). However, the most important lesson I learned about everything from you was to be a constant and loving friend. You were the first to sign up, the first to ask questions, the first to listen … you appreciated our friendship and I never took that for granted. We never took photos together because we hated each other taking photos … our relationship meant more than a test. I have countless photos of our babies playing, because we share that kind of pride and joy. So I’m showing the world a picture of our little fool balls for you, because I know that meant more than anything and they remind me of you and me. I talk to you every day because I know you are still with me and even though I feel greedy that we don’t spend more time together, I appreciate every moment we have and keep it close to my heart.
