Ryan Dorsey Reflects on Naya Rivera's Drowning Five Years Later

In a recent interview, Ryan Dorsey opened up about the tragic drowning of his ex-wife, Naya Rivera, nearly five years ago, while reflecting on the impact it has had on their son, Josey, who was just four at the time. Dorsey recalled the moment he received the news of Rivera's disappearance, describing it as 'the worst five days' of his life, as authorities searched for her body in Lake Piru. He shared that Josey remembers Rivera's last words, which were his name, before she went under the water, and has expressed feelings of guilt about not being able to save her. Dorsey emphasized that the incident was a 'freak occurrence,' and he struggles with the 'what-ifs' of the situation. Despite the tragedy, he noted that Josey is a happy child who resembles Rivera in personality, often talking and engaging with others. The interview marks Dorsey’s first comprehensive discussion about Rivera's death, highlighting both the emotional toll and the resilience of their son.