How the late Sophia Hutchins' 'loving' bond with Caitlyn Jenner, 75, helped keep the peace between the Olympian and ex-wife Kris Jenner - as star dies aged 29 in horror ATV accident
On Friday, it was revealed businesswoman Sophia, 29, had tragically died in a quad bike accident after plunging 350ft down a cliff when the ATV was struck by a car.
It is not yet known if Caitlyn witnessed the crash or was at home at the time of the tragedy on Wednesday.
She has yet to make a statement about the loss and will be mourning the end of their 'loving bond', which also helped her mend rifts with her ex-wife Kris Jenner, 69.
Following Kris and Caitlyn's divorce, the pair famously fell out in 2017 when newly-transitioned Caitlyn came out with her memoir, The Secrets Of My Life, which included a warts-and-all depiction of Kris and their marriage.
Yet Sophia - who was inspired to come out as transgender after hearing Caitlyn's story - proved to be the glue that helped keep them civil, having a good relationship with both parties.
Sophia moved into Caitlyn's $3.5million Malibu mansion and began working as the star's manager in 2017, taking over the role from Kris.
She became the Olympian's confidante, with eyebrows raised over their close bond and their many cosy outings.
Their relationship was well documented on the reality series, I Am Cait, a spin-off of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
Yet despite living under one roof, Sophia insisted they 'were never romantically involved', telling The New York Times it was all about work and friendship.
'Caitlyn is a parent to me. I have said that a million times. It is a parental, familial relationship,' Sophia said.
Yet in 2019, she gushed over their 'loving' bond, after Caitlyn organised her 23rd birthday party.
In an Instagram post, she praised their 'amazing loving partner' and described herself as 'so lucky'.
Alongside a gallery of snaps that heavily featured Caitlyn, she penned: 'I have chosen to be very intentional about the people I surround myself with.
'Surround yourself with those that inspire, those that are beautiful, those that are genuine, those that empower you, and those that choose love.
'I am so lucky to have the friends, team, and all of the love and support I have. I cannot wait to share this year with all of these people and so many more that wouldn't fit in this collage! Thanks for making my bday so special!'
Back in 2018, Sophia also fueled the flames by referring to Caitlyn as her 'partner' and even admitted that they were 'inseparable'.
'I wouldn't describe it as romantic. I would describe it as we're partners, business partners – I'm the executive director of her foundation,' Hutchins dished on an episode of The Hidden Truth Show podcast.
'We have so much in common and see the world so similarly, and are both such a good match for each other because we challenge each other. We're partners in everything we do, we're inseparable, we're business partners, we live together, we share a dog, we share family, we share a life together,' Sophia said.
Sophia also had a strong bond with Kris and the daughters she shared with Caitlyn - Kendall and Kylie.
The siblings once gave Sophia a stunning heart-shaped diamond necklace for Christmas.
Sophia also posed for an online ad campaign for Kim Kardashian's highly successful clothing line, SKIMS.
'I'm on good terms with all the family, but I'm closest with Kris, Kim, Kylie and Kendall', Sophia said.
Sophia and Caitlyn's last public appearance together was in 2024 when Sophia accompanied her to the April 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C.
Like the athlete, Sophia was a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
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