Young Actress Sophie Nyweide Dies at 24, Investigation Underway
Police in Bennington, Vermont, are looking into the death of 24-year-old actress Sophie Nyweide. Her mother, Shelly, suggested that drug use could be connected to her daughter’s passing, mentioning that Sophie was a small young woman who had been using drugs.
Nyweide, who worked in Hollywood from 2006 until 2015, passed away on April 14. An obituary shared by her family confirms her death, although the official cause has not yet been announced. The police are treating the investigation as a "possible unintentional overdose."
Emergency services responded to a 911 call from a man who was with Nyweide when she collapsed in a wooded area near the Roaring Branch River. Efforts to save her were unsuccessful, and she was pronounced dead at the scene around 5 a.m.
The police reported that the man with her is cooperating with their investigation, which aims to look thoroughly at the circumstances surrounding Nyweide’s death.
While the police have not completely ruled out the possibility of foul play, they are examining various potential causes. Shelly Nyweide shared that while it is known her daughter was using drugs, the detailed investigation is ongoing and that autopsy results are still pending.
Grieving friends and family are struggling with the loss, and Shelly expressed their deep sorrow. In her statement, she also addressed rumors regarding Sophie’s time in Hollywood. She emphasized that her daughter always felt safe on set and had not experienced anything harmful while working in the industry.
The obituary highlighted that Sophie had difficulties and may have tried to cope with her struggles on her own. Shelly urged others to learn from her daughter’s short life and the challenges she faced.
Sophie was known for her roles alongside notable actors in films such as Noah and Margot at the Wedding, with her last appearance in the 2015 reality series What Would You Do?
As the investigation continues, Shelly has asked for respect and peace for her daughter.
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