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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former child actress Sophie Nyweide dies aged 24
Former child actress Sophie Nyweide has died, aged 24. Nyweide, who starred alongside Jessica Alba in 2010's An Invisible Sign and Russell Crowe in 2014's Noah, has died at the age of 24. No cause of death has yet been given. Her mother, former actress Shelly Gibson, told The Hollywood Reporter that 'police there are investigating.' Nyweide died in Bennington, Vermont, on Monday 14 April, her family wrote in an online obituary. 'Sophie was a kind and trusting girl. Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. She wrote and drew voraciously and much of this art depicts the depth she had and it also represents the pain she suffered.' The obituary continued: 'Many of her writings and artwork are roadmaps of her struggles and traumas. Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses, and her own revelations, those closest to her, plus therapists, law enforcement officers and others who tried to help her are heartbroken their efforts couldn't save her from her fate.' Nyweide got her first acting job in the 2006 film Bella, followed by an episode of Law & Order and roles in And Then Came Love and Margot at the Wedding. She played the daughter of Gael García Bernal and Michelle Williams' characters in the 2009 film Mammoth. 'Sophie. A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain. May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better,' the obituary reads. Her family have asked people to donate to RAINN in Nyweide's name.
The Guardian
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Former child actor Sophie Nyweide dies aged 24
The actor Sophie Nyweide has died at the age of 24, her family has announced. An online obituary gives no cause of death, but says Nyweide died on 14 April. 'Sophie was a kind and trusting girl,' it reads. 'Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. She wrote and drew voraciously and much of this art depicts the depth she had and it also represents the pain she suffered. Many of her writings and artwork are roadmaps of her struggles and traumas. 'Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses, and her own revelations, those closest to her, plus therapists, law enforcement officers and others who tried to help her are heartbroken their efforts couldn't save her from her fate. She self medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death. She repeatedly said she would 'handle it' on her own and was compelled to reject the treatment that might possibly have saved her life.' Nyweide had her first screen credit aged six as the titular character in the weepie Bella, about a chef with a mysterious past who spends the day with a waitress who needs a friend. Roles followed in Law & Order, and the films And Then Came Love, Noah Baumbach's Margot at the Wedding and New York City Serenade. She played the daughter of Gael García Bernal and Michelle Williams' characters in the 2009 film Mammoth, and a young girl in the Russell Crowe-starring Noah in 2014. Her last screen credit was in a 2015 episode of the social experiment reality show What Would You Do?. The obituary concluded: 'Sophie. A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain. May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better.'
Khaleej Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Mammoth' child actor Sophie Nyweide dies at age 24
Sophie Nyweide, a young actor who appeared in films like Russell Crowe's Noah, Jessica Alba's An Invisible Sign, and more, died on April 14. She was 24. The news of her demise was shared by her family in an online obituary. No cause of death was mentioned, reported Variety. "Sophie was a kind and trusting girl. Often, this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. She wrote and drew voraciously and much of this art depicts the depth she had and it also represents the pain she suffered. Many of her writings and artwork are roadmaps of her struggles and traumas. Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses, and her own revelations, those closest to her, plus therapists, law enforcement officers and others who tried to help her, are heartbroken that their efforts couldn't save her from her fate. She self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death. She repeatedly said she would 'handle it' on her own and was compelled to reject the treatment that might possibly have saved her life, the obituary read. Nyweide made her acting debut in the 2006 film Bella, followed by an episode of Law & Order and roles in And Then Came Love, Margot at the Wedding, and New York City Serenade a year later. She played the daughter of Gael Garcia Bernal and Michelle Williams' characters in the 2009 film Mammoth.
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sophie Nyweide, former child star dead at 24
Former child star, Sophie Nyweide, best known for portraying Michelle Williams' on-screen daughter in the 2009 film Mammoth, has died at age 24. The actress, who appeared in seven movies before the age of 10, passed away on April 14. An online obituary written by her family read: 'Sophie was a kind and trusting girl. Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. She wrote and drew voraciously, and much of this art depicts the depth she had, and it also represents the pain she suffered.' The obituary continued: 'Many of her writings and artwork are roadmaps of her struggles and traumas. 'Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses and her own revelations, those closest to her, plus therapists, law enforcement officers and others who tried to help her, are heartbroken their efforts couldn't save her from her fate.' Nyweide's loved ones revealed she 'self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside' and that 'resulted in her death.' They said: 'She repeatedly said she would "handle it" on her own and was compelled to reject the treatment that might possibly have saved her life.' In lieu of gifts or flowers, her family have requested that fans make a donation to Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) in Nyweide's name. RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Nyweide's exact cause of cause of death is unknown, at this time. The young star's obituary highlighted her lifelong passion for acting, which her family said she 'dreamed (more like demanded) to do from a young age, 'without ever knowing her mother was an actor.' The obituary continued: 'She seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else. It was a safe place for her and she relish from the casts and crews who nourished her talent and her well being.' Nyweide booked her first acting gig in the 2006 movie, Bella, and proceeded to get a parts in episodes of Law & Order, And Then Came Love, Margot at the Wedding, and New York City Serenade. Her other credits include Shadows & Lies, Mistakes Were Made, Born Again and What Would You Do. Following her performance in an An Invisible Sign (2010), alongside Jessica Alba, film critic, Jeannette Catsoulis, predicted Nyweide 'should have a glowing future.' Nyweide was born in Burlington, Vermont on July 8, 2000. Her mom is Shelly Gibson known for her roles in Dust to Malibu, St Elsewhere (1982) and All My Children (1970). In a 2010 interview, Gibson recalled her daughter's love for film coming from watching movies at the Village Picture Shows Cinema in Manchester and watching Nancy Meyers's Something's Gotta Give, at age four. Gibson said: 'She grew up in this movie theater and slept in the movie theater and had a little bed in the projection booth and watched many movies.' Over the weekend, Gibson shared pictures of her daughter, alongside a heartfelt tribute. Gibson wrote: 'RIP, my Sophie. She graced us for far too short a time. My daughter was a light for all who met her. For those us of who were truly close with Sophie, we are gutted and will need a long time to get over her passing. I know I never will. God I love my daughter. I want her back. Fly high sweetheart - you always could.' Underneath Gibson's post, fans left condolence messages and offered their support. One person wrote: 'Shelly. No words. I am devastatingly sorry for your loss. Much much much love.' Another added: 'Holding you in my thoughts, you've been on my mind all week. I can't imagine. Sending you as much peace now as I can and even more moving forward.'
Metro
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Child star Sophie Nyweide's death investigated for possible 'foul play'
News came yesterday that former child actress Sophie Nyweide has died at the age of 24, and now police in Vermont have said they aren't ruling out foul play. The actor, best known for playing the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal's characters in the 2009 romantic drama Mammoth, was found 'lifeless on a riverbed', police say. Bennington Police have reportedly confirmed Nyweide was found not far from a high school in Bennington – a small town of 15,000 people in Vermont, US – at around 4am on April 14. She was declared dead at the scene. Her body was found near a lean-to – a makeshift structure made from downed trees – and police are looking at multiple causes of death, Bennington Police told TMZ. Officials said an autopsy is pending, including a toxicology report. The outlet report that a man was with Nyweide at the time of her death, though he is 'cooperating with cops' and is not a person of interest in the case. Police also told the US outlet Nyweide was with other people at the wooden structure – which she'd visited previously – before her death. Officials are tracking down these individuals for interviews. Nyweide's family released a statement yesterday, saying that the former child star had 'self-medicated' her trauma, indicating that she was a troubled individual. A tribute from her family said: 'Sophie was a kind and trusting girl. Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. 'She wrote and drew voraciously, and much of this art depicts the depth she had, and it also represents the pain she suffered. Many of her writings and artwork are roadmaps of her struggles and traumas. 'Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses and her own revelations, those closest to her, plus therapists, law enforcement officers and others who tried to help her, are heartbroken their efforts couldn't save her from her fate. It went on: 'She self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death. She repeatedly said she would 'handle it' on her own and was compelled to reject the treatment that might possibly have saved her life.' 'Sophie. A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain. May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better.' The obituary asked that in lieu of gifts or flowers, they would ask people to make a donation to RAINN in Sophie's name, a charity that supports survivors of sexual violence. Sophie Nyweide was born on July 8 2000 in Burlington, Vermont. She made her acting debut at the age of six as the titular character in Bella, a romance drama also starring Eduardo Verástegui and Tammy Blanchard. Over the next few years, Nyweide starred in an episode of Law & Order, And Then Came Love, Margot at the Wedding, and New York City Serenade. However, her defining role came when she played Jackie Vidales in 2009 film Mammoth, which follows a father who leaves his doting family (including Nyweide as the daughter) for a business trip to Thailand with huge consequences. Nyweide then appeared in Shadows & Lies in 2010, and in the same year starred in An Invisible Sign alongside Jessica Alba. Next came Mistakes Are Made, a 2011 short, before she starred in Noah – her next feature film three years later. In an interview at Hamptons International Film Festival, Nyweide – aged 10 – said it was 'amazing' and 'so much fun' to work with Alba on the film, and noted how it was only those two who worked together on the set for the whole six weeks of filming. Her last role was as Sophie in a short film called Born Again, and her final appearance came in 2015 in the social experiment TV show, What Would You Do? which takes controversial situations to the streets of the US to see how the general public will react. Her mother, actor Shelly Gibson – known for her 70s and 80s films including Dust to Malibu, St. Elsewhere, and All My Children – posted a tribute remembering her daughter on social media. 'RIP, my Sophie. She graced us for far too short a time. My daughter was a light for all who met her,' she said. 'For those us of who were truly close with Sophie, we are gutted and will need a long time to get over her passing. I know I never will. God I love my daughter. I want her back. Fly high sweetheart – you always could.' In a 2010 interview, Gibson said her daughter's love for acting came from an upbringing surrounded by film. She recalled how her childhood was spent watching movies at the Village Picture Shows Cinema in Manchester, including Nancy Meyers' Something's Gotta Give, which Nyweide enjoyed from the age of four. More Trending 'She grew up in this movie theater and slept in the movie theater and had a little bed in the projection booth and watched many movies,' she said. Nyweide's family nodded to her love of acting in their tribute. 'She dreamed (more like demanded!) to be an actor, without ever knowing her mother was an actor, so she did that too with an ease we all marvelled about,' they said. 'She seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else. It was a safe place for her and she relish from the casts and crews who nourished her talent and her well being.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: UK Eurovision icon Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78 after 'battling illness' MORE: Inside Michelle Trachtenberg's 'secret' health battle as cause of death confirmed MORE: 'Celebrated' Filipino actress Nora Aunor dies aged 71
