Sophie Nyweide's Death at 24 Investigated for Foul Play: Report
Police are investigating Sophie Nyweide’s death at 24, reviewing all causes including foul play, per an online report
Authorities in Vermont are reportedly investigating causes that include “foul play” following the death of former child star Sophie Nyweide.
According to TMZ, who spoke with members of the Bennington Police Department on Tuesday, April 22, investigations will consider “a range of possible causes, including foul play.” The outlet also reported that Nyweide, who died on Monday, April 14, was “found lifeless on a riverbank.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Bennington Police for comment.
Nyweide’s family posted an online obituary on Monday that confirmed the date of her death and included multiple photos. Nyweide was 24 years old.
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TMZ’s report also included further detail into Nyweide’s death including that she was allegedly found “not far from a high school in Bennington” at around 4:00 AM on Monday and was “declared dead at the scene.”
The outlet added that “a man was with Sophie when she died” and that the man “is cooperating with cops.” He is reportedly not, however, “considered a suspect or person of interest.”
An autopsy is also “pending” and a toxicology report is reportedly being conducted.
Born in Burlington, Vermont, Nyweide was an actress who portrayed Michelle Williams’ on-screen daughter in the 2009 film Mammoth. Her obituary read, “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.”
She was also described by her family as a “kind and trusting girl” who wrote and drew “voraciously.”
It continued, “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.”
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Nyweide was also praised as a “beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend and new aunt.” She also “seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else,” per the obituary.
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“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,” the obituary continued.
Nyweide spent her life in both Vermont and New York City.
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