Naya Rivera's Ex Ryan Dorsey, Sister Nickayla Move in Together to Help Raise Her Son

By Madelaine D. First Posted: Sep 29, 2020 02:37 AM EDT

Naya Rivera's ex-husband Ryan Dorsey and sister Nickayla Rivera reportedly moved in together to help raise the late "Glee" star's son, Josey.

Dorsey is now living with model Nickayla and will share the responsibility of raising Josey, who was with his mother when she drowned in Lake Piru, California, according to Daily Mail.

Dorsey and Nickayla were reportedly renting a three-bedroom home. On Sept. 6, Nickayla was spotted helping Dorsey moving his things from his previous North Hills place in the San Fernando Valley.

A witness to Dorsey and Nickayla's subsequent trip to a Target told Daily Mail that they were fooling around and chatting the whole time. "They're helping lift each other's spirits," the witness said.

Naya Rivera's Ex Ryan Dorsey, Sister Nickayla Moved In Together to Help Raising Her Son

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March Of Dimes Celebration Of Babies Luncheon Honoring Jessica Alba BEVERLY HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 04: Actors Naya Rivera (L) and Ryan Dorsey attend the March Of Dimes Celebration Of Babies Luncheon honoring Jessica Alba at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on December 4, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.

Dorsey and Nickayla were seen playfully holding hands on a shopping trip, according to the outlet. Naya's ex-husband pushed the shopping cart, and Nickayla jokingly pushed Dorsey away with her shoulder as they walked the aisles while laughing and chatting, the Daily Mail reported.

According to The Sun, Naya and fellow actor Dorsey rekindled their relationship after Naya's split from rapper Big Sean in 2014. The two were married in July 2014. Their son, Josey, was born in September 2015.

In 2016, Naya initially sought to split from Dorsey though they reconciled and eventually made an official separation in 2018.

Last July 13, the Ventura Sheriff's Office confirmed that Naya was discovered floating near the surface in Lake Piru's northeast region. The actress was reported missing while on a boating trip to the Los Angeles area reservoir with her son.

Employees searched for the missing watercraft when Naya failed to return her rental boat on time. They discovered Josey on board alone wearing a life vest. Naya was "nowhere to be found," a 911 caller told the dispatcher.

The police later confirmed that a life jacket assumed to be for Naya was on the boat along with her purse and wallet. Officials stated that Naya's death was an accidental drowning.

Dorsey posted an Instagram tribute to Naya following her death and said: "This is so unfair... there's not enough words to express the hole left in everyone's hearts. I can't believe this is life now. I don't know if I'll ever believe it."

A report earlier obtained by Fox News said that Naya screamed for help before she drowned in Lake Piru. The Ventura County Medical Examiner released a full autopsy report, which details Naya's final moments.

The investigative report revealed that Naya's son said he and the late "Glee" star "counted '1,2,3' then jumped off the boat together." Then, not too long after, Naya told Josey to get back on the boat.

"Rivera helped Josey onto the boat, and he then heard Rivera shout 'help' and put her arm in the air. She then disappeared into the water," the report said. However, the official autopsy report indicated that Naya was considered to be a good swimmer.