Sophie Nyweide, former child actress, was pregnant at time of death
LOS ANGELES, April 24: The body of 24-year-old former child actress Sophie Nyweide was discovered on April 14 in a wooded area near the Roaring Branch River in Bennington, Vermont. TMZ was the first outlet to report that Nyweide was pregnant at the time of her death.
According to Vermont authorities, Nyweide was accompanied by another individual when she became unresponsive. That person contacted 911, and emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly thereafter. Despite their efforts, Nyweide was pronounced dead less than an hour later.
"The individual present with Nyweide at the time of her death is cooperating fully with investigators," the Bennington Police Department stated. "This same person made the 911 call seeking assistance for Nyweide."
A now-deleted obituary, reportedly shared by Nyweide's family, reflected on her love for acting, describing movie sets as the place she felt most at peace. The tribute also touched on her struggles with trust and trauma, noting that her openness often left her vulnerable. It stated that Nyweide had turned to self-medication to cope with emotional pain and shame and that her reluctance to pursue treatment "that might possibly have saved her life" ultimately contributed to her passing.
Nyweide began her acting career as a child, making her screen debut as the lead in Alejandro Gómez Monteverde's 2006 film Bella. She later starred as the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal in the 2009 drama Mammoth. Her other credits include appearances in Darren Aronofsky's Noah, Noah Baumbach's Margot at the Wedding, and an episode of Law & Order in 2007.
The official cause and manner of Nyweide's death have not yet been released. However, Bennington police have confirmed that they are investigating whether her death may have been the result of an unintentional overdose or if foul play was involved.
Reports from the Bennington Banner indicate that Nyweide had legal troubles prior to her death. In November 2024, she was charged with felony trafficking of Fentanyl and faced a possible 30-year prison sentence. She had previously pleaded guilty to a narcotics possession charge in September 2024 and received a suspended sentence along with probation.
Nyweide was the daughter of actress Shelly Gibson, known for her roles in All My Children and St. Elsewhere.
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