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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Child actress Sophie Nyweide dead at 24, police investigating 'untimely death'
Sophie Nyweide, a child actress known for her roles in "Law & Order," "Noah," and "Mammoth," has died. She was 24. According to the Bennington Police Department in Vermont, law enforcement was dispatched to a wooded area along the banks of the Roaring Branch River on April 14 after receiving a report of an unresponsive female. First responders arrived at the scene and attempted life-saving measures. However, Nyweide was pronounced dead around 5 a.m. Bennington Police told Fox News Digital that an investigation has been opened due to the "untimely death." An individual was present with Nyweide at the time of her death, police said, and they are cooperating with investigators. Investigators suspect a possible unintentional overdose, but "as with any untimely death, Bennington Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) will conduct a thorough and compressive investigation leading up to, as well as the cause of, Nyweide's death." Authorities noted that the "investigation remains open." Hollywood Stars Who Died In 2025: Photos Read On The Fox News App According to her death certificate, Nyweide was pregnant at the time of her death, People magazine reported. It is unclear how far along she was. Nyweide mom, Shelly Gibson — a former actress who starred in various television shows, including "All My Children" and "St. Elsewhere" — paid tribute to her late daughter on social media. "RIP, my Sophie," she wrote on Instagram. "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." According to Nyweide's obituary, the former actress "was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend and new aunt," the family wrote. "Creative, athletic and wise beyond her years, Sophie accomplished so much in the time she danced upon earth (literally - she danced as she moved!)." Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter The family wrote that Nyweide "seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else." "It was a safe place for her and she relished from the casts and crews who nourished her talent and her well being," the family wrote. "She was an eager adventurer and picked up the customs and even languages of any place she visited." "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," the obit continued. "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 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 marveled about," the family added, per the article source: Child actress Sophie Nyweide dead at 24, police investigating 'untimely death'
Fox News
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Child actress Sophie Nyweide dead at 24, police investigating 'untimely death'
Sophie Nyweide, a child actress known for her roles in "Law & Order," "Noah," and "Mammoth," has died. She was 24. According to the Bennington Police Department in Vermont, law enforcement was dispatched to a wooded area along the banks of the Roaring Branch River on April 14 after receiving a report of an unresponsive female. First responders arrived at the scene and attempted life-saving measures. However, Nyweide was pronounced dead around 5 a.m. Bennington Police told Fox News Digital that an investigation has been opened due to the "untimely death." An individual was present with Nyweide at the time of her death, police said, and they are cooperating with investigators. Investigators suspect a possible unintentional overdose, but "as with any untimely death, Bennington Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) will conduct a thorough and compressive investigation leading up to, as well as the cause of, Nyweide's death." Authorities noted that the "investigation remains open." According to her death certificate, Nyweide was pregnant at the time of her death, People magazine reported. It is unclear how far along she was. Nyweide mom, Shelly Gibson — a former actress who starred in various television shows, including "All My Children" and "St. Elsewhere" — paid tribute to her late daughter on social media. "RIP, my Sophie," she wrote on Instagram. "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." According to Nyweide's obituary, the former actress "was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend and new aunt," the family wrote. "Creative, athletic and wise beyond her years, Sophie accomplished so much in the time she danced upon earth (literally - she danced as she moved!)." The family wrote that Nyweide "seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else." "It was a safe place for her and she relished from the casts and crews who nourished her talent and her well being," the family wrote. "She was an eager adventurer and picked up the customs and even languages of any place she visited." "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," the obit continued. "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 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 marveled about," the family added, per the obit.
Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Former child star Sophie Nyweide, 24, 'was pregnant' when she died
Actress Sophie Nyweide was 24 years old when she was found dead. The police are currently investigating her death and are not ruling out foul play Actress Sophie Nyweide was found dead at the age of 24, with police investigating the death of the star not ruling out foul play. She was best known for playing the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal 's characters in the 2009 romantic drama Mammoth and in a moving statement, her family paid a heartbreaking tribute to Sophie. "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," they said in a statement. "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." Autopsy results would reportedly take six to eight weeks but an initial report, obtained by TMZ, showed she was pregnant when she died. Additionally, police have not ruled out foul play. Shelly, Sophie Nyweide's mom, told TMZ after her tragic death: 'We are very distraught and mourning. All I can say is her time acting was brief but very happy. "She wasn't a child star in the least and wasn't subjected to anything hurtful on those films. She was always safe on those sets. Please let her rest in peace now." Her father remembered her as someone "creative, athletic and wise beyond her years." The publication said Bennington Police said her the star's body was found not far from a high school in the town in Vermont in the early hours of the morning on April 14. She was declared dead at the scene. According to authorities, Sophie's body was found near a lean-to and nothing has been ruled out in relation to her death. A man was allegedly with Sophie when she died but he is said to be cooperating with police and isn't considered to be a suspect or a person of interest.
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
Express Tribune
23-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Sophie Nyweide, 24, death sees police probe into 'foul play': reports
Authorities in Vermont are investigating the death of former child actress Sophie Nyweide, 24, with police considering foul play among several possible causes, according to reports. Nyweide, known for her role in the 2009 film Mammoth, was reportedly found dead on a riverbank in Bennington during the early hours of Monday, April 14. First reported by TMZ, Bennington Police confirmed that a man was present at the time of her death and is cooperating with authorities, though he is not currently a suspect. Police have not yet disclosed an official cause of death, but an autopsy and toxicology report are pending. Nyweide was discovered near a local high school around 4:00 AM and was declared dead at the scene. A family obituary described her as a 'kind and trusting girl' who expressed her struggles through writing and art. 'Much of this art depicts the depth she had and also represents the pain she suffered,' it read. 'Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses, and her own revelations, those closest to her… are heartbroken their efforts couldn't save her.' Nyweide, born in Burlington and raised between Vermont and New York City, was remembered as a 'beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend and new aunt' who 'seemed happiest on a movie set.' The obituary concluded with a plea: 'May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better.' Police investigations remain ongoing.
