Alex Stedman News Editor, Variety.comThe cast of “Glee” reunited virtually to remember Naya Rivera, who died last July at the age of 33, at the GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday.The tribute was opened by Demi Lovato, who had a brief role on the Fox series alongside Rivera.“I don’t have to tell you that this year was a tough, tough year,” Lovato said. “A particular moment of heartbreak stands out for me: losing my friend Naya Rivera.
I will always cherish the chance I got to play Naya’s girlfriend, Dani, on ‘Glee.'”“The character Naya played, Santana Lopez, was ground-breaking for closeted queer girls — like I was at the time,” she went on. “And her ambition and accomplishments inspired Latina women all over the world.” Lovato then introduced.
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