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Naya Rivera laid to rest in L.A. cemetery as death certificate claims Glee star drowned ‘in a matter of minutes’

NAYA Rivera was reportedly laid to rest in a private service two weeks after she was confirmed dead from drowning at California’s Lake Piru on July 13.

The 33-year-old Glee star was missing for five days before she was following a tragic day of swimming with her .

 Naya has reportedly been laid to rest two weeks after she was confirmed dead
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Naya has reportedly been laid to rest two weeks after she was confirmed deadCredit: Alamy Live News
 The Glee star was buried in LA on July 24, according to her death certificate
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The Glee star was buried in LA on July 24, according to her death certificateCredit: The Mega Agency
 The actress' Glee costars joined together at Lake Piru the day her body was discovered
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The actress' Glee costars joined together at Lake Piru the day her body was discoveredCredit: Rex Features

According to the actress’ death certificate obtained by , Naya was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles on July 24. Ventura County officials also confirmed on the document that 's cause of death was “drowning.”

The record allegedly states that she died in a matter of “[minutes]” with “no other significant conditions” contributing to the death. On July 8, the mom of one “ her , at Lake Piru just outside of LA.

Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Naya's identity using dental records.

Speaking at a news conference, officials said Naya's body was found in the northeastern portion of the lake – which is 60 ft deep – and an "empty canyon" of growth.

 Naya was with her four-year-old son Josey during the tragic boat trip
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Naya was with her four-year-old son Josey during the tragic boat tripCredit: Splash News
 Naya's body was recovered from the California lake after a five-day search
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Naya's body was recovered from the California lake after a five-day searchCredit: CBSLA
 The Glee cast held hands and hugged just hours before Naya was confirmed dead
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The Glee cast held hands and hugged just hours before Naya was confirmed deadCredit: Rex Features

The , told police his mother "boosted him onto the deck of their rental boat from behind" before he "saw her disappear under the surface of the water" after they had climbed off the back of the boat and gone swimming.

Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said that Naya "must have mustered enough energy to get her son back on the boat, but not enough to save herself."

confirmed the star drowned and her body had no signs of drugs or alcohol when she died.

An - from fans, celebrities, and family - were posted on social media following the TV star's death.

Earlier this week, Naya's ex husband Ryan Dorsey took to Instagram to share a in tribute to the mother of his child.

 Naya shares son Josey with ex husband Ryan Dorsey
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Naya shares son Josey with ex husband Ryan DorseyCredit: The Mega Agency
 Ryan was spotted at Lake Piru with Naya's dead the day her body was discovered
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Ryan was spotted at Lake Piru with Naya's dead the day her body was discoveredCredit: The Mega Agency
 Ryan looked somber after his ex wife was confirmed dead on July 13
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Ryan looked somber after his ex wife was confirmed dead on July 13Credit: The Mega Agency
 The couple married in 2014 before their split in 2018
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The couple married in 2014 before their split in 2018Credit: Splash News

The actor - - took to Instagram to share a heartbreaking tribute.

He said he would "always love" Naya and was grateful they were brought together to create the "sweetest and kindest smart little boy we could ever hope for".

Ryan wrote: "This is so unfair...there's not enough words to express the hole left in everyone's hearts. I can't believe this is life now.

"I don't know if I'll ever believe it. You were just here... We were just in the back swimming with Josey the day before.

"Life just isn't fair. I don't know what to say...I'm thankful for our times and our journey that brought us together and gave us the sweetest and kindest smart little boy we could ever hope for.

 Naya was best known for starring on Glee 2009-2015
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Naya was best known for starring on Glee 2009-2015Credit: The Mega Agency

"I remember sometimes you used to get annoyed at me:

"'Ryan can you stop snap chatting!' Haha. I'm glad I didn't listen to you because I have hundreds and probably thousands of snaps and videos that Josey will have forever and know his momma loved him more than life, and how much fun we had together as he was growing up."

Ryan added: ";Life is all about good times and bad times but with Josey it makes the bad a little less so because a part of you will always be with us.

"He'll never forget where he came from. We miss you. We will always love you. Love you Meep."

Ryan concluded: "Hold your loved ones close, and cherish the times you have with those you care about."

Naya Rivera’s Glee co-stars hold hands at lake where actress’ body was found five days after disappearance

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