Ryan Dorsey and Josey.Photo: ryan dorsey/instagram
Ryan Dorseyis expressing his pride for 5-year-old sonJosey, whom he shares with the lateNaya Rivera.
The actor shared asweet tributeto Josey on Friday, posting a photo of his son decked out in Carolina Panthers gear on Instagram.
“This little boy…man…I couldn’t be any prouder of someone. At such a young age, he’s endured more than anyone should at 5 years old,” Ryan, 37, wrote in the caption.
Rivera died in July 2020 in a tragic boating accident in Ventura County, California.
TheGleestar had taken Josey to Lake Piru and rented a pontoon boat. When Rivera didn’t return the boat on time, staff found it on the north side of the lake with Josey sleeping in his life jacket on board, but no sign of Rivera.
The actress wasmissingfor five days before she was found on July 13, and an autopsy later determinedRivera’s cause of deathto be anaccidental drowning.
“Without even fully realizing it, he lives the #keeppounding mantra every day with his resilance [sic],” Ryan continued in his post. “You’re so strong, so brave, and so kind. I will always be proud of you and we will always #keeppounding b/c that’s all we can do.”
TheRunawaysstar concluded his message with some words of encouragement for others who “had a tough 2020,” writing, “you will never forget it, we think about it every day and I feel for you and vibrate alongside you on that frequency…I hope you can find some way to go on with your days, to persevere - no matter how hard it is. All the ❤️.”
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(L-R) Naya Rivera, Ryan Dorsey, son Josey.Ryan Dorsey/Instagram
Earlier this month, Ryan shared a tribute on what would have been Rivera’s 34th birthday.
“Just as surreal as it is real that you’re gone. If that makes sense, but none of this still makes any sense…” hewrote on Instagramalongside a black-and-white photo of the family of three.
“34..I could just hear you saying “Ah, I’m old AF now!” Ha…Rest easy old lady…❤️ 💫 🖤💫❤️”
Ryan and Rivera weremarriedfrom 2014 to 2018 and welcomed Josey in September 2015.
source: people.com
