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Lea Michele shares unseen snaps of Naya Rivera and Cory Monteith in heartbreaking tribute

Pregnant Glee star Lea Michele has paid a heartbreaking tribute to two of her late co-stars.

Naya Rivera, 33, was confirmed dead on Monday - she had gone missing on Wednesday, following a boating trip with four-year-old son Josey.

Police told that she'd used the last of her energy to save Josey after confirming they'd found her body.

There was no sign of foul play or suicide.

Cory Monteith was found dead at the age of 31 in 2013 in a Vancouver hotel room, following an alcohol and drugs overdose.

Lea took to her Instagram Story to share unseen black and white snaps of the two in a touching tribute.

Lea shared a black and white photo of Naya after her death was confirmed yesterday (leamichele/Instagram)

First was a snap of Santana Lopez actress Naya, which could have been taken on the set of Glee.

Next she shared Cory - who played Finn Hudson and dated Lea in real life - standing in a suit on a bridge, holding a bouquet of flowers.

Finally, Lea - who played lead Rachel Berry on the show - posted a snap of six cast members looking out over the ocean.

Cory died in 2013 following a drug and alcohol overdose (leamichele/Instagram)
Lea shared the cast looking out over the ocean (leamichele/Instagram)

Lea recently deleted her Twitter after relentless trolling over her strained relationship with Naya.

Lea, who is expecting her first child, has faced a string of accusations about her alleged diva behaviour on set.

Lea apologised over the claims, saying she has changed and grown up.

Cory and Naya starred together in Glee - their co-star Lea paying tribute (Getty Images)

While Naya said they'd never been locked in a feud, she claimed that at points they'd had a difficult working relationship during their time on the show.

And while Lea had faced criticism for not issuing a public statement during the search for Naya, many fans rushed to her defence.

Amber Riley, also a star on Glee, had chimed in: "Show some respect.

Naya denied she and Lea had a feud, but said they'd had a difficult working relationship at points (FOX Image Collection via Getty Images)
Lea faced criticism during the search for Naya for not issuing a public statement, with many fans jumping to her defence (2011 Fox)

"All our energy is going toward helping finding Naya and praying for her safe return and for her family.

"No one owes anyone online a performance of grief. This is very real and devastating.

"Focus on Naya and her family. Not us. We don't matter right now."

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