Naya Rivera's sister Nickayla still living with Ryan Dorsey to help raise nephew after drowning death
Nickayla Rivera, Naya Rivera's 28-year-old sister, was spotted with Ryan Dorsey, Naya's ex-husband, and his six-year-old kid Josey, ahead of what would have been the late actress's 35th birthday.
Naya would have turned 35 on January 12. Ryan, 38, was seen connecting with his son Josey in a heartwarming father-son moment. Josey was riding his bike without training wheels near their Los Angeles home, while his adoring father kept a close eye on him.
According to Daily Mail, Dorsey, who was dressed casually in a crew neck shirt, sunglasses, and a baseball cap, encouraged his son with supportive words. Josey was seen riding his bike alongside Naya's model sister Nickayla, who was dressed in low-slung black trousers and a matching blouse. The news of Naya's unexpected death in 2020 shocked the industry. She is said to have drowned in California's Lake Piru while kayaking with Josey. Shortly after, Nickayla and Ryan rented a three-bedroom house in California to care for Josey, Naya, and Ryan's baby.
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At the time, the choice to live together raised a few questions, but Nickayla came on Instagram to express her thoughts on the matter. She did not, however, confirm the rumour of Ryan moving in with her. In turn, she stated that her friends and family were the only things that mattered to her during the darkest moment of her life.
She said, “In the darkest time of my life, the only thing that is important is my friends & family. Showing up for my nephew, even though I can't show up for myself. I am not concerned with the way things look because no one can see each agonizing moment we all endure. What matters most I've learned, is to show compassion, not to judge others, & never take a moment of life for granted. I hope you all can do the same.”
Dorsey also rejected allegations that the two were having a romantic relationship. Ryan broke down and retaliated against individuals who made assumptions' in an emotional Instagram post released towards the end of September 2020.
He said, “It's truly sad that this is the world that we live in where people were raised to think it's OK to spew hatred, in general, especially when they make statements about a family who are dealing with a tragedy that I hope is so unimaginable that you or anyone that is close to you ever has to go through. [Josey] asks me if Titi can live with us. I want Titi to live with us forever because she's now the closest thing he has to a mom. It's a temporary situation. After all that he's had to go through how could you deny him that? Because of what? What some strangers might think or say, or spew some hatred based on some ill-advised, ill-logical, misinformed tabloid?”