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# Medical Examiner Confirms Naya Rivera's Cause of Death
- URL: https://celebritykind.ghost.io/medical-examiner-confirms-naya-riveras-cause-of-death-3/
- Published: 2020-07-15T01:27:07.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T04:05:04.000Z
- Author: Celebritykind
- Tags: Kindness, Naya Rivera, #Migrated-1790726633553, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-09-30 00:04

![Naya Rivera (Photo: s_bukley/Shutterstock.com)](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cf/bb/cfbb8a7e-9a81-48ec-83e6-18e106bf4f7a/content/images/2026/09/shutterstock_104585564-3.jpg)

Naya Rivera (Photo: s\_bukley/Shutterstock.com)

An autopsy has confirmed **Naya Rivera's** cause of death - the young mum and actress died by drowning in Lake Piru.

The 33-year-old's body was recovered by authorities yesterday, [after a 6-day search. ](https://celebritykind.ghost.io/content/files/2026/09/latest-updates-on-the-search-for-naya-rivera-14.html)

In a report released by the Ventura County Medical Examiner, it's revealed that **Naya's** death was a tragic accident:

"The autopsy findings are consistent with a drowning and the condition of the body is consistent with the time that she was submerged;" the report reads.

"No traumatic injuries or disease processes were identified at autopsy. There is no indication from the investigation or examination that drugs or alcohol played a role."

The report also confirmed the identity of the body through dental comparisons.

**Naya** was reported missing on July 8 after her 4-year-old son **Josey** was found alone in a boat in the middle of the lake.

He's now in the care of family.

During a press conference, Ventura County Sherriff **Bill Ayub** said that **Josey** told investigators his mum helped him back into the boat before disappearing under water.