Amber Riley performs a heartfelt tribute for friend and co-star Naya Rivera; watch

American actor Amber Riley on Thursday performed a heartfelt tribute to her Glee co-star Naya Rivera, who passed away last month, at the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show. The act was part of an episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" hosted by comedian Lil Rel Howery, who introduced the song and Riley to the guest and viewers. While introducing, Lil told the viewers that they both lost an amazing friend in a tragic accident and will also miss her forever.

As the music video began, Amber began singing the heartfelt music along with images of Rivera with a black and white effect. For the event, Amber sported a light coloured pleated bodycon dress. She also opted for a side parting curly hairdo, diamond accessories and dewy makeup. The actor also went on to sing a touching line that read, "Everybody thinks I'm OK but don't nobody know the way I'm really feeling." Watch the video below.

Seeing this video, fans and netizens could not stop gushing over how heart-warming the video is. Netizens flooded the comment section with heaps of praise for Amber as she had the courage to do something like this, while some went on to pen sweet notes about Naya revealing how much they miss her. One of the users wrote, “This tribute is so beautiful with crying emojis”, while the other one wrote, “I love you amber ♥️ the tears are real”. Take a look at a few more comments below.

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Naya Rivera's death

In July, Naya had taken a pontoon boat with her four-year-old son to Lake Riviera in Los Angeles. They both went swimming, but Naya Rivera never made it back on board, according to her son. Office Sgt. Kevin Donoghue of Ventura County Sheriff officially claimed in a press conference on Thursday, July 9, 2020, that they are transitioning from 'rescue activity' to 'search and recovery operation'

Ventura Sherrif then confirmed, after an extensive search for about six days, that they have retrieved a body from the lake where Naya Rivera went missing. The officials held a press conference where they announced confirmation that Naya Rivera's body is located. They have reportedly confirmed that the development has been informed to the family of Naya Rivera.

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