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Arab Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
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.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Child Star Sophie Nyweide Was Pregnant When She Died
Former child star Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she was found dead last week, according to multiple media reports. The 24-year-old's body was found in a wooded area along the banks of the Roaring Branch River in Bennington, Vermont, on April 14. TMZ was the first to report her pregnancy. Vermont police said that a person who was with her called 911 to report that she was unresponsive. Less than an hour later, first responders pronounced her dead on the scene. 'An individual was present with Nyweide at the time of her death and they are cooperating with investigators,' Bennington police said. 'The same individual was the person who contacted 911, summoning assistance for Nyweide.' A now-deleted obituary shared by her family said, 'She seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else. It was a safe place for her.' The obit also noted her trusting nature that led people to take 'advantage' of her and that she 'self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death' and that she 'was compelled to reject the treatment that might possibly have saved her life.' Nyweide made her screen debut as the title character in Alejandro Gómez Monteverde's 2006 drama 'Bella,' going on to play the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal in 2009's 'Mammoth.' She also appeared in 'Noah,' Noah Baumbach's 'Margot at the Wedding' and a 2007 episode of 'Law & Order.' The cause and manner of her death have not yet been released but Bennington police have stated they are investigating whether her death was 'a possible unintentional overdose' or whether foul play was involved. The Bennington Banner reported that Nyweide was charged last November with one count of felony Fentanyl trafficking and was facing a possible 30-year sentence if found guilty. She had previously pleaded guilty to narcotic possession in September 2024 and was given a suspended sentence and probation. Nyweide's mother is Shelly Gibson, who starred in 'All My Children' and 'St. Elsewhere.' The post Former Child Star Sophie Nyweide Was Pregnant When She Died appeared first on TheWrap.
