Naya Rivera will appear as a judge on Netflix show filmed before her death

The late actress will be featured on an episode of 'Sugar Rush'

Jul 31, 2020

Naya Rivera theGrio.com — A(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

The world is still mourning the tragic death of former Glee star Naya Rivera, who drowned while swimming with her four-year-old son in southern California on July 8.

The actress, who was best-known for her role on the hit ABC series, will appear as a judge on an upcoming episode of Sugar Rush that was filmed before she died at age 33.

Now in it’s third season at Netflix, the show will be dedicated to the late actress and it’s believed to be her final TV appearance.

According to TheWrap, the episode will feature Rivera as a guest judge with Hunter March, Candace Nelson and Adriano Zumbo.

Sugar Rush is an American baking reality series released on Netflix on July 13, 2018. The series features four professional teams of two competing in a baking competition for a prize of $10,000. Teams compete in baking cakes, cupcakes, and confections.

Rivera’s ex-husband and father of her son, Ryan Dorsey, recently broke his silence about the devastating loss.

“This is so unfair…there’s not enough words to express the hole left in everyone’s hearts,” Dorsey posted in a touching IG tribute. “I can’t believe this is life now. I don’t know if I’ll ever believe it. You were just here…”

“I’m glad I didn’t listen to you because I have hundreds and probably thousands of snaps and videos that Josey will have forever and know his momma loved him more than life, and how much fun we had together as he was growing up,” he wrote.

The actor and producer went on to say that Rivera’s memory will live on through their son.

“Life is all about good times and bad times but with Josey it makes the bad a little less so because a part of you will always be with us. He’ll never forget where he came from,” he said.

Have you subscribed to theGrio’s new podcast “Dear Culture”? Download our newest episodes now!