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Naya Rivera’s sonJosey Hollishas a new furry friend.
The late Grammy Award nominee’s ex-husbandRyan Dorseysurprised their growing boy on Friday with a goldendoodle puppy as an early 7th birthday gift.
“Early birthday present for @JoseyDorsey! 8 weeks old. They were calling here Goldie, I’ve been calling her Goldie Bear,” he wrote in the caption, sharing avideoof the sweet moment Josey met his new pal. “She’s the sweetest girl.
“He said no matter if it was boy or girl he was naming it CLIFFORD! What would you name her? Swipe to see [love] at 1st sight! I love you Josey - I can’t believe you are about to be 7 years old!” Dorsey, 39, added.
Josey has celebrated some big life moments recently,graduating from kindergartenin June andstarting first gradelast month.
Dorsey and Riverawelcomed Joseyon Sept. 17, 2015. Theywere marriedfrom 2014 to 2018, and theyshared custodyof Josey until Rivera’sdeath at age 33in July 2020.
TheBig Skyactor paid tribute to Josey’s mother in January for her 35th birthday, sharing a statementwith PEOPLE. “She knew how willing Josey was to share his things but she’d be so proud to see how he’ll give things he loves away to friends or donate them,” he said.
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“At least once a day I find myself shaking my head, like it’s still unbelievable, so surreal that she’s gone. She’d be freaking out today, I could almost hear her: ‘OMG, I’m almost 40!’ It’s hard to write this, tears coming out my eyes. Unf—ing real,” Dorsey added.
Rivera’sbody was foundfive days after shewent missing during a boating tripwith Josey on Lake Piru in Ventura County, Calif., havingdied of an accidental drowningafter disappearing under the surface during a swim.
source: people.com
