Remembering Naya Rivera: one year later (15 images)

Actress Naya Rivera, best known for her role as Santana Lopez in the musical series "Glee," died on July 7, 2020. She was announced missing before her body was discovered in Lake Piru. She was 33 and was remember fondly by fans and co-stars. Here's a look back.

Rivera attends the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 30, 2013. Photo by Alex Gallardo/UPI

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Rivera arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on August 25, 2013. Earlier that month, Demi Lovato was announced to guest star in "Glee," and played Rivera's on-screen girlfriend. Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI

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Rivera arrives for the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on November 24, 2013. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI

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Rivera won Best TV Gal Pals with co-star Lea Michele at the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles on January 8, 2014. Later that year, the sixth and final season of "Glee" aired. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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