- Ryan Dorsey Speaks Out on Naya Rivera’s Drowning: Reveals Final Moments.
- Josey remembers his mom saying “Don’t be silly!” before she drowned.
- The wrongful death lawsuit was settled in 2022 for Josey’s benefit.
Ryan Dorsey, the ex-husband of the late “Glee” star Naya Rivera, has spoken publicly for the first time since her tragic drowning in July 2020.
In an emotional interview, Dorsey shared the painful details of Rivera’s final moments as recounted by their son, Josey. At just four years old at the time, Josey witnessed his mother’s last moments after they jumped into Lake Piru in California.
Josey recalls his mom telling him, “Don’t be silly!” when he expressed fear about swimming. As they swam further from their rental boat, Rivera noticed it drifting away and attempted to return to it with Josey. The young boy remembers holding onto something to help maneuver around the boat but was unable to save his mother.
Dorsey revealed that Josey remembers his mother calling out his name just before she went under the water and vanished from sight. The boy has also mentioned that he was too frightened to use a rope with a life raft because there was a spider on it—a detail that continues to haunt him, as he feels he could have saved her.
The incident resulted in a wrongful death lawsuit against Ventura County, which was settled in 2022 for Josey’s benefit. Dorsey expressed regret over not being there during those crucial moments and wonders what might have happened if he had been present.
Rivera’s passing has left a profound impact on both Dorsey and their son. Despite the difficulties they face without her, they strive to honor her memory and support each other through this challenging time.
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Last Updated on February 13, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
