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American Military News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- American Military News
Sophie Nyweide, former child actor known for ‘Mammoth' and ‘An Invisible Sign,' dies at 24
Sophie Nyweide, a former child actor whose brief career in the late aughts to early 2010s included roles in films 'Mammoth,' 'Noah' and 'Bella,' has died. Nyweide died April 14 in her home state of Vermont, her family announced in a obituary published last week. 'Creative, athletic and wise beyond her years, Sophie accomplished so much in the time she danced upon earth,' her loved ones wrote. She was 24. The obituary described Nyweide as a welcoming person who saw people other than relatives as family. 'Her death has left a hole in all,' the obituary continued. 'Sadness, loss, heartbreak and even anger is present for those who loved her and now will have to continue on with her laughter, infectious passion and zest — without those amazing blue eyes that could look directly into one's soul.' The family's announcement did not disclose additional details about the actor's death, including a cause, but her loved ones implied that the actor had been taken advantage of, refused professional help and self-medicated to cope with undisclosed 'trauma and shame,' which led to her death. The Bennington Police Department said in a statement shared with The Times that it is investigating Nyweide's death as a 'possible unintentional overdose' and will conduct an investigation, including final autopsy and toxicology reports. Police and rescue personnel responded to a 911 call about an unresponsive female early April 14, according to the statement. Officials arrived to a 'wooded area along the banks of the Roaring Branch River' where first responders 'attempted life saving measures' on Nyweide, who was pronounced dead at the scene less than an hour later. The person who called 911 was present with Nyweide at the time of her death and is cooperating with investigators, the statement said. Investigators will reportedly consider a range of possible causes, including foul play. Nyweide was reportedly in the early stages of pregnancy when she died, according to several outlets citing her death certificate. Nyweide was born July 8, 2000, in Burlington, Vermont, and enjoyed a varied career that spanned from her screen debut in the 2006 film 'Bella' to a 2015 episode of ABC's beloved social experiment series 'What Would You Do?' Nyweide was inspired by her mother, actor Shelly Gibson ('All My Children,' 'Blood & Oil'), to pursue a career in Hollywood. By the time she was 11, Nyweide appeared in a handful of films including the 2009 multilingual and country-hopping film 'Mammoth.' In the film, directed by Lukas Moodysson, Nyweide appeared as the onsceen 8-year-old daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal. Nyweide also shared the screen with James Franco and Julianne Nicholson in the 2010 feature 'Shadows & Lies,' and appeared alongside Jessica Alba and Chris Messina as an elementary school student in 'An Invisible Sign.' Nyweide's credits also include films 'And Then Came Love,' 'Noah' and 'Margot at the Wedding,' TV series 'Law & Order' and shorts 'Mistakes Were Made' and 'Born Again.' 'She seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else,' her family said in the obituary, adding productions were a 'safe place for her.' The obituary continued: 'She was an eager adventurer and picked up the customs and even languages of any place she visited. She made friends easily at her schools and saw the good in everyone.' Before she became an actor, Nyweide took inspiration from her older brother and found a knack for snowboarding. She started competing in the sport at age 5, according to her obituary. 'A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain,' the obituary said. 'May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better.' The family asks that donations be made in Nyweide's name to RAINN, an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence. ___ © 2025 Los Angeles Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former child star Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died her death certificate reveals
Former child actress Sophie Nyweide, who passed away last week aged just 24, was pregnant when she died her death certificate reveals. Nyweide, best known for starring beside Jessica Alba in Invisible Sign, along with her roles in Noah and Mammoth, was pronounced dead just after 4:50 a.m. on April 14 in a wooded area near Park Street in Bennington, Vermont. Bennington Police Department confirmed to The Independent earlier this week that it responded to a report of an unresponsive female that day and administered life-saving measures before Nyweide was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials confirmed that they are investigating the death as a possible 'unintentional overdose.' The cause of death is still being determined, with the autopsy and toxicology results not yet revealed. 'My knowledge is she was using drugs and was a tiny young woman,' her mother, Shelly Gibson, told the celebrity news site earlier this week. 'She was with other people when she died.' Gibson confirmed details of the investigation and said that it could take up to eight weeks for autopsy results to be determined. She added that family and friends of Nyweide 'are very distraught and mourning.' Bennington Chief of Police Paul Doucette confirmed that an individual was present with Nyweide at the time of her death. That same individual, who phoned 911, is cooperating with investigators, he added. 'Investigators are investigating this as a possible unintentional overdose,' he added. 'As with any untimely death, Bennington Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) will conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation leading up to, as well as the cause of, Nyweide's death. Nyweide made her screen debut at the age of six in Alejandro Gómez Monteverde's 2006 drama Bella. She appeared in an episode of Law & Order in 2007, before going on to be cast as the daughter of Gael García Bernal and Michelle Williams' characters in Lukas Moodysson's 2009 romantic drama Mammoth. Her minor role in Darren Aronofsky's 2014 adventure epic Noah was her last casting in a feature film. Following Nyweide's death, her family honored her life on and off the screen in an online tribute. 'She seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else. It was a safe place for her and she relish [sic] from the casts and crews who nourished her talent and her well being,' it read. 'Her death has left a hole in all. Sadness, loss, heartbreak and even anger is present for those who loved her and now will have to continue on without her laughter, infectious passion and zest – without those amazing blue eyes that could look directly into one's soul.'
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Foul Play Not Ruled Out In Death Of Former Child Star, Report Says
Former child star Sophie Nyweide's death at age 24 is far from a closed case, according to a report. Police in Vermont told TMZ on Wednesday that foul play and other possible causes have not been ruled out after Nyweide's body was found in a wooded area of Bennington on April 14. She was pregnant at the time, Entertainment Weekly reported after viewing her death certificate. The Bennington Police Department previously told People they were investigating a 'possible unintentional overdose.' The actor's mother, Shelly Gibson, told TMZ that Nyweide was using drugs. TMZ echoed a report that several people were hanging out with Sophie near the river before her death. The entertainment outlet added that a man was with Sophie when she died and is cooperating with police. He is not considered a suspect. In a paid obituary, which appears to have been deleted, her family wrote that Nyweide '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.' Her last appearance in a major film was in the 2014 Bible epic 'Noah' with Russell Crowe, Anthony Hopkins and Emma Watson. She played a supporting role in the Jessica Alba-starring 'An Invisible Sign' (2010). She also played the daughter of Michelle Williams' character in the psychological drama 'Mammoth' (2009). On TV, she logged credits such as 'Law & Order' and 'What Would You Do?' a hidden camera show using actors in tense situations to elicit reactions from real people. That 2015 appearance would be her last, according to IMDB. Rock Legend Carlos Santana Suffers Medical Emergency Before Concert Internet Calls 'BS' On George Clooney's Marriage Claim Val Kilmer's Death Certificate Reveals Critical Details Behind Actor's Passing
The Star
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Sophie Nyweide, former child actor known for 'Mammoth', dies at 24
Sophie Nyweide, a former child actor whose brief career in the late aughts to early 2010s included roles in films Mammoth , Noah and Bella , has died. Nyweide died April 14 in her home state of Vermont, her family announced in a obituary published last week. 'Creative, athletic and wise beyond her years, Sophie accomplished so much in the time she danced upon earth,' her loved ones wrote. She was 24. The obituary described Nyweide as a welcoming person who saw people other than relatives as family. 'Her death has left a hole in all,' the obituary continued. 'Sadness, loss, heartbreak and even anger is present for those who loved her and now will have to continue on with her laughter, infectious passion and zest – without those amazing blue eyes that could look directly into one's soul.' The family's announcement did not disclose additional details about the actor's death, including a cause, but her loved ones implied that the actor had been taken advantage of, refused professional help and self-medicated to cope with undisclosed 'trauma and shame,' which led to her death. The Bennington Police Department said in a statement shared with The LA Times that it is investigating Nyweide's death as a 'possible unintentional overdose' and will conduct an investigation, including final autopsy and toxicology reports. Police and rescue personnel responded to a 911 call about an unresponsive female early April 14, according to the statement. Officials arrived to a 'wooded area along the banks of the Roaring Branch River' where first responders 'attempted life saving measures' on Nyweide, who was pronounced dead at the scene less than an hour later. The person who called 911 was present with Nyweide at the time of her death and is cooperating with investigators, the statement said. Investigators will reportedly consider a range of possible causes, including foul play. Nyweide was reportedly in the early stages of pregnancy when she died, according to several outlets citing her death certificate. Nyweide was born July 8, 2000, in Burlington, Vermont, and enjoyed a varied career that spanned from her screen debut in the 2006 film Bella to a 2015 episode of ABC's beloved social experiment series What Would You Do? Nyweide was inspired by her mother, actor Shelly Gibson ( All My Children , Blood & Oil ), to pursue a career in Hollywood. By the time she was 11, Nyweide appeared in a handful of films including the 2009 multilingual and country-hopping film Mammoth . In the film, directed by Lukas Moodysson, Nyweide appeared as the onsceen eight-year-old daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal. Nyweide also shared the screen with James Franco and Julianne Nicholson in the 2010 feature Shadows & Lies , and appeared alongside Jessica Alba and Chris Messina as an elementary school student in An Invisible Sign . Nyweide's credits also include films And Then Came Love , Noah and Margot At The Wedding , TV series Law & Order and shorts Mistakes Were Made and Born Again . 'She seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else,' her family said in the obituary, adding productions were a 'safe place for her.' The obituary continued: 'She was an eager adventurer and picked up the customs and even languages of any place she visited. She made friends easily at her schools and saw the good in everyone.' Before she became an actor, Nyweide took inspiration from her older brother and found a knack for snowboarding. She started competing in the sport at age five, according to her obituary. 'A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain,' the obituary said. 'May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better.' The family asks that donations be made in Nyweide's name to RAINN, an organisation dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence. – Los Angeles Times. Those contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935/ 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999/ 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim's family, social and community care centre (011-1959 8214 on WhatsApp); or Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929/ email sam@ befrienders centres in malaysia).
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.
