Naya Rivera’s Glee co-stars paid tribute to the late singer-actress by lending their voices on an unreleased track.
Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Ashley Fink, Vanessa Lengies, Amber Riley, and Jenna Ushkowitz reunited to add the final touches to “Prayers for the Broken,” which Rivera initially recorded in 2012. The track was released after her death in 2020 and the proceeds will benefit the charity’s fourth annual Snixxmas Charity Fundraiser.
“We’re unveiling a previously unreleased Naya Rivera song recorded in 2012. With blessings from the song’s writers, Lindy Robbins and Isaac Hasson, Naya’s mother, Yolanda Previtire, and featuring new background vocals by Glee cast members, it’s a touching tribute to Naya’s enduring legacy,” the charity said on its website.
Alexandria House, founded in 1996, provides transitional housing for women and children moving from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing.
McHale encouraged fans to “celebrate the gifts Naya gave to us, her talent and her heart.” He added, “This song has meant so much to me over the years and now I hope it will for all of you.”
During the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, Darren Criss, Iqbal Theba, Morris, and McHale reunited and paid tribute to Rivera. Morris’ sign included a photo of Rivera in character as Santana Lopez along with the quote, “Only straight I am is straight-up broke.” Jacob Artist, Vanessa Lengies, Jenna Ushkowitz, and Becca Tobin were also among the stars who spent the day together, alongside several writers and crew members including series co-creator Brad Falchuk. Hollywood mourned Rivera’s death when her body was found in Lake Piru in California in July 2020, following a boat outing with her then-4-year-old son, Josey. The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed that the cause of death was accidental drowning. She was 33.
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