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News18
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
24-Year-Old Actress Sophie Nyweide's Death Investigation Confirms Pregnancy
It was recently revealed that Sophie Nyweide was pregnant during the time of her death, but details about the stage remain unclear. Sophie Nyweide, a former child actress known for her roles in Invisible Sign, Noah and Mammoth, passed away at the age of 24 on April 14. Her body was discovered in a wooded area near Park Street in Bennington, Vermont, where she was found unresponsive. While the cause of her death is under investigation, authorities are looking at the possibility of an unintentional overdose, as toxicology and autopsy results are still pending. It was also recently revealed that Nyweide was pregnant during the time of her death, but details about the stage remain unclear. Sources close to the investigation suggest that the actress was in the early stages of pregnancy. According to TMZ, the late actress' mother, Shelly, said, 'My knowledge is she was using drugs and was a tiny young woman. She was with other people when she died. I didn't know them. There is an investigation ongoing. The autopsy results are not in. They said it would take 6-8 weeks. So I can't say definitively." While police are treating the case as a possible unintentional overdose, they are still looking into the possibility that someone may have played a role in her death. A source revealed that a man was with Sophie when she died and he's cooperating with the investigation. Due to this, police are not treating him as a suspect. Sophie Nyweide's mother further mentioned that the family is heartbroken and still trying to deal with the loss. Shelly shared that her daughter loved acting and never faced anything bad while working on film sets, unlike some other child actors had claimed in the past. Her father described Sophie as a creative and athletic girl who looked older and wiser than her age. He said she was always determined to become an actress. In the obituary, Sophie's family shared that she was a kind and trusting person, which sometimes led her into difficult situations. According to them, she often shared her thoughts and painful feelings through her drawings and writings. Even though she had support from loved ones, professionals and others who wanted to help, they couldn't change what happened. Her family believes she tried to deal with her pain by using substances instead of taking help. She often said she could manage everything on her own and refused the treatment that might have helped her. First Published:
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.'
Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sophie Nyweide death update as police investigate 'foul play'
Police in Vermont are investigating the death of actress Sophie Nyweide, who died at the age of 24, and police have reportedly said they are not ruling out foul play Police investigating the death of actress Sophie Nyweide are not ruling out foul play, it has been reported. The former child actress - who has worked with a string of Hollywood names - was found dead at the age of 24. Sophie 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 shared. "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." It is now being reported by TMZ that Bennington Police have said that Sophie's body was found not far from a high school in the town at around 4am on April 14. She was declared dead at the scene. According to police, her body was found near a lean-to and nothing has been ruled out in relation to her death. An autopsy is still said to be pending as well as a toxicology report. 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. Police are said to be looking at a range of causes including foul play after Sophie was found on a riverbank. Other people were said to be hanging out with Sophie at the lean-to before her death and police want to track them down for interviews. Sophie is believed to have visited the lean-to on multiple occasions but she did not live there. Sophie landed her first movie in 2006, a production called Bella, and she also notably starred as the young daughter of a mum who had cancer in the 2010 film Invisible Sign. She also appeared in 2007 movies, And Then Came Love and New York Serenade.
Express Tribune
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sophie Nyweide, child star from Mammoth, dies at 24 with probable cause revealed in family statement
Sophie Nyweide, the former child actress known for her role in the 2009 romantic drama Mammoth, has tragically passed away at the age of 24. As per Mirror, Her family confirmed the news, describing her as "a kind and trusting girl" in a deeply emotional statement. Nyweide, who gained recognition for portraying the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal's characters in Mammoth, had appeared in several films by the age of 10. Despite her early success, her family revealed that Sophie had struggled with personal challenges in her later years. They indicated that her death may have been a result of taking her own life, following a long battle with past traumas. In their statement, Sophie's family explained that she had self-medicated to cope with the emotional pain she carried from her past. They stated, "She self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death." Despite repeated discussions with her loved ones about seeking treatment, Sophie rejected help and insisted she would "handle it" on her own. Tragically, this decision left her without the support she needed. Her family also emphasized their heartbreak over their inability to save her, despite their efforts and those of professionals who tried to assist her. They expressed their devastation, saying, 'Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses, and her own revelations... are heartbroken their efforts couldn't save her from her fate.' Nyweide's family has encouraged her fans and loved ones to donate to the RAINN charity, which supports survivors of sexual violence, advocating for anti-sexual violence activism and policy reform. In addition to her role in Mammoth, Sophie also appeared in Invisible Sign (2010), where she played a young girl coping with her mother's battle with cancer. Her acting career began in 2006 with the lead role in Bella, a film that won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Sophie also made appearances in Law & Order and the films And Then Came Love and New York Serenade. -Imdb. Her family fondly remembered Sophie as "happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else," describing it as a "safe place" for her. They noted how she was an eager adventurer who quickly made friends and saw the good in everyone she met. In a poignant closing, they said, '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.' Sophie Nyweide's family and friends remember her as a vibrant and talented young woman whose life was tragically cut short by the struggles she faced in silence.
Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sophie Nyweide's cause of death confirmed as family share heartbreaking statement
Sophie Nyweide, the former child actress known for her role in the 2009 romantic drama Mammoth, has passed away at the age of 24, her family has confirmed Sophie Nyweide, best known for playing the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal 's characters in the 2009 romantic drama Mammoth has died at the age of 24. The American actress, who appeared in a number of films by the age of 10, was described as "a kind and trusting girl" by her family in a moving statement. Confirming her death, they hinted that Sophie had taken her own life after a series of 'struggles'. Sophie family further suggested that past traumas were to blame for her death as they explained that they were left broken hearted after their "efforts couldn't save her from her fate." Sophie had tragically "self medicated" in order to process the "trauma" she had ensured. "She self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside," they said, before adding: "And it resulted in her death." The late star had told her family she would "handle" her issues and had rejected treatment, which they say could have saved her life. Sophie's family also urged her loved one and fans to donate to the RAINN charity - a charity committed to supporting survivors of sexual violence, cultivating communities of anti-sexual violence activism, and promoting policies that deliver justice and hold perpetrators accountable. Their heartbreaking statement 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. 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." The actress played the young daughter of a mum who was dying of cancer in the 2010 movie, Invisible Sign, which starred Jessica Alba. Sophie, was born on July 8, 2000, had expressed her desire from a young age after watching movies bought by her mum, Shelly Gibson, who was also an actress. Her mum, who appeared in Dust to Malibu previously said: "She grew up in this movie theatre and slept in the movie theatre and had a little bed in the projection booth and watched many movies." Sophie is said to have "begged" her grandmother to become an actress when she watched the 2003 movie, Something's Gotta Give. Sophie landed her first role in the 2006 production of Bella, taking the lead - which was written by Alejandro Gómez Monteverde and appearing alongside Eduardo Verastegui and Tammy Blanchard. The movie went on to win the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Following this, she went on appear in an episode of Law & Order one year later, as well as the 2007 movies, And Then Came Love and New York Serenade. Sadly, Sophie's last on-screen credit came in 2015 when she appeared on the ABC hidden camera show, What Would You Do? In a moving obituary, her family said the star was "happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else." They added: "It was a safe place for her and she relish from the casts and crews who nourished her talent and her well being. 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." They went on to add that the star was a "king and trusting girl," but her sweet nature often left her open to being taken advantage of by people. Her family said: "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." If you've been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999. If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@ or visit their site to find your local branch
