BENNINGTON,VT — April 24,2024 — former child actor Sophie Nyweide has died at the age of 24. The circumstances surrounding the death of Nyweide,who was known for roles in films such as “mammoth” and “Noah,” are under investigation by the Bennington Police Department,with a possible unintentional overdose as a suspected cause. The tragic news of Sophie Nyweide’s passing has left fans remembering her contributions to film as officials conduct their investigation into her untimely death.
sophie nyweide, Former Child Actor, Dies at 24
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sophie nyweide, known for her roles in films such as mammoth
adn noah,
died april 14 in vermont. she was 24 years old. [[2]] [[3]]
a life cut short
nyweide’s family announced her death in an obituary published on legacy.com, describing her as creative, athletic and wise beyond her years.
they noted that sophie accomplished so much in the time she danced upon earth.
the obituary also highlighted her inclusive nature, stating she 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.
examination into death
while the family did not disclose the cause of death, they implied nyweide had faced challenges, including being taken advantage of, refusing professional help, and self-medicating to cope with trauma and shame.
the bennington police department is investigating the death as a possible unintentional overdose
and will conduct an investigation, including final autopsy and toxicology reports.
police responded to a 911 call on april 14 regarding an unresponsive female.upon arrival at a wooded area along the banks of the roaring branch river,
first responders attempted life-saving measures, but nyweide was pronounced dead at the scene less than an hour later. the person who made the 911 call was present with nyweide and is cooperating with investigators. foul play will be considered as a possible cause.
early life and career
born july 8, 2000, in burlington, vt., nyweide’s career spanned from her 2006 debut in bella
to a 2015 episode of abc’s what woudl you do?
she was inspired by her mother, actor shelly gibson, to pursue acting.
- mammoth (2009): nyweide played the 8-year-old daughter of michelle williams and gael garcía bernal in this multilingual film.
- shadows & lies (2010): she appeared alongside james franco and julianne nicholson.
- an invisible sign: nyweide acted with jessica alba and chris messina.
her other credits include and then came love,
noah,
margot at the wedding,
law & order,
mistakes were made,
and born again.
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a natural performer
she seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else,
her family said, adding that productions were a safe place for her.
the obituary also noted, 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 acting, nyweide was a competitive snowboarder from the age of 5, inspired by her older brother.
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 family requests donations be made in nyweide’s name to rainn, an organization supporting survivors of sexual violence.
faq
- what was sophie nyweide known for?
she was known for her roles as a child actor in films likemammoth
andnoah.
- how old was sophie nyweide when she died?
she was 24 years old. - what is the suspected cause of death?
the bennington police department is investigating her death as a possible unintentional overdose. - where can i donate in her memory?
the family requests donations to rainn, an organization supporting survivors of sexual violence.
