Heather Morris shares a tearful video reflecting on the loss of Naya Rivera: ‘You are not alone’

Actress Heather Morris shared a tearful, heartfelt video where she said more about the death of her Glee co-star Naya Rivera.

Rivera passed away at 33 years of age on July 8, due to an accidental drowning in Lake Piru, California.

Morris, who played cheerleader Brittany S. Pierce on Glee, took to Instagram on Sunday afternoon to share the video with her fans, which she captioned, ‘You are not alone.’

Tearful: Actress Heather Morris shared a tearful, heartfelt video where she said more about the death of her Glee co-star Naya Rivera

R.I.P.: Rivera passed away at 33 years of age on July 8, due to an accidental drowning in Lake Piru, California

R.I.P.: Rivera passed away at 33 years of age on July 8, due to an accidental drowning in Lake Piru, California

‘I have done a couple of these already, because it’s really tricky to film yourself and be really honest and talk personally,’ Morris began.

‘I have been feeling very heavy lately. I’ve been feeling this like aching in my heart to connect with my fans, to connect with everybody who’s been feeling a little lost and confused during this time,’ she added.

She added that she didn’t ‘need to explain what the importance of Santana and Brittany’s relationship was to all of you who are watching, because most of you felt like it was your gateway into your current life.’

Tricky: 'I have done a couple of these already, because it¿s really tricky to film yourself and be really honest and talk personally,' Morris began

Tricky: ‘I have done a couple of these already, because it’s really tricky to film yourself and be really honest and talk personally,’ Morris began

‘Most of you felt like it was an inspiration to become your best self. I want you to know that that was never lost on me,’ she added. 

‘It was never lost on Naya. We both knew how special that was. I think she knew a little bit more than I did,’ the actress continued.

‘I really felt it a lot later with all the messages and all the people reaching out. and I knew the writers also knew that as well. They were basically writing for the fans,’ she said.

Inspiration: 'Most of you felt like it was an inspiration to become your best self. I want you to know that that was never lost on me,' she added

Inspiration: ‘Most of you felt like it was an inspiration to become your best self. I want you to know that that was never lost on me,’ she added

Special: 'It was never lost on Naya. We both knew how special that was. I think she knew a little bit more than I did,' the actress continued

Special: ‘It was never lost on Naya. We both knew how special that was. I think she knew a little bit more than I did,’ the actress continued

‘I felt a really deep need to connect to all of you right now because I just know how important our relationship was to you all,’ she said, while starting to break down in tears.

‘And I know a lot of you feel very lost and very far away from what happened, a maybe a bit confused. And that’s completely normal,’ she added while tearing up.

‘But I felt like it owed it to you guys because I think the fans were such a huge impact on our storyline and I want to thank you all for being such advocates and so supportive of Santana and Brittany’s relationship, because without you guys it never would have existed,’ she added.

Deep need: 'I felt a really deep need to connect to all of you right now because I just know how important our relationship was to you all,' she said, while starting to break down in tears

Deep need: ‘I felt a really deep need to connect to all of you right now because I just know how important our relationship was to you all,’ she said, while starting to break down in tears

‘You guys helped create something for the writers and, for Naya and I, that made an impact that will last for a lifetime and beyond then,’ she added.

‘So I want to thank everyone here watching and I want to thank all the fans for your love and support,” Morris added. 

‘I want you to know that we are all here with you, that grief looks different on everybody and I want you to be gentle and kind to yourself during this time. I think many of you may feel very far away and I hope this message will help you feel closer,’ Morris said.

She added that, ‘Something that’s helped me is to write a letter to talk to her and so I hope that helps.’

‘I really just wanted to connect with you guys and tell you how much I appreciate you and love you,’ Morris concluded. 

Create: 'You guys helped create something for the writers and, for Naya and I, that made an impact that will last for a lifetime and beyond then,' she added

Create: ‘You guys helped create something for the writers and, for Naya and I, that made an impact that will last for a lifetime and beyond then,’ she added

Connect: 'I really just wanted to connect with you guys and tell you how much I appreciate you and love you,' Morris concluded

Connect: ‘I really just wanted to connect with you guys and tell you how much I appreciate you and love you,’ Morris concluded