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How Naya Rivera Championed Equality, Self-Acceptance and LGBTQ Rights

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Naya Rivera devoted her life to the arts and helping others. The late 33-year-old actress championed diversity and was a huge supporter of the LGBTQ community.

Her legacy will be one of inclusion, equality and self-acceptance. The star was confirmed dead on July 13, days after she was reported missing following a boat ride on Lake Piru in California with her young son.

Rivera first graced our screens at the age of 4, playing Hillary Winston on the CBS sitcom But,it was her breakout role in as queer Afro-Latina Santana Lopez that allowed audiences to see her acting range and musical talents.

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