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Former child actor Sophie Nyweide's death being investigated as 'possible unintentional overdose'

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Sophie Nyweide, who as a child appeared in films alongside Michelle Williams, has died, according to an online obituary shared by her family.

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ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Sophie Nyweide, child actor in ‘Mammoth’ and ‘Noah,’ dead at 24 (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Apr 21, 2025
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Sophie Nyweide, who as a child appeared in films alongside Michelle Williams and Russell Crowe, has died, according to an online obituary shared by her family. She was 24.
The Hollywood Reporter
Sophie Nyweide, Actress in ‘Mammoth’ and ‘An Invisible Sign,’ Dies at 24 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 21, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide, who played the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal’s characters in the 2009 romantic drama Mammoth, has died at 24.
Deadline
Sophie Nyweide Dies: Former Child Actor Of ‘Mammoth’, Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’ Was 24 (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 21, 2025
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Her family wrote that former actor Nyweide "self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death."
Forbes
Sophie Nyweide Dies: The Former Child Star Of ‘Mammoth’ And ‘Noah’ Was 24 (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 21, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide, who as a child star was featured in the films Mammoth, Noah and Bella, among others, died on April 14, 2025 in Manchester, Vermont. She was 24.
New York Post
Former ‘Noah’ child actress Sophie Nyweide dead at 24 (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 21, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide starred in a slew of movies as a child, including "Noah," "Mammoth" and "An Invisible Sign."
NBC News
Sophie Nyweide, child actor in 'Mammoth,' 'Noah' and others, dies at 24 (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 21, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide, a child actor who starred in the 2009 romance drama “Mammoth” alongside Gael García Bernal and Michelle Williams, has died.
Variety
Sophie Nyweide, Young Actor in ‘Noah,’ ‘Mammoth’ and ‘An Invisible Sign,’ Dies at 24 (opens Variety)
Published Apr 21, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide, a young actor who appeared in films like "Noah," "An Invisible Sign" and more, died on April 14. She was 24.
KSDK
Former child actor Sophie Nyweide dies at 24 (opens KSDK)
Published Apr 21, 2025
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Nyweide began her acting career at age 5 and appeared in films like "Mammoth," "An Invisible Sign" and "Noah."
Entertainment Weekly
Sophie Nyweide, former child actor in 'Mammoth' and 'Noah,' dies at 24 (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Apr 21, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide, the former child actor whose credits included 'Mammoth,' 'Noah,' and 'Margot at the Wedding,' has died at 24.
Fox32 Chicago
Sophie Nyweide's cause of death under investigation: What to know (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Apr 22, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide, a young actress who appeared in films like "Mammoth" and "An Invisible Sign," died at age 24 and police are investigating her cause of death.
The Guardian
Former child actor Sophie Nyweide dies aged 24 (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 22, 2025
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Nyweide began her career aged just six in Bella and went on to work on films including And Then Came Love, Margot at the Wedding and Noah
UPI
Sophie Nyweide, former child actress who starred in 'Noah,' dies at 24 (opens UPI)
Published Apr 22, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide, a former child actress who starred in 'Noah' and 'Margot at the Wedding,' has died at the age of 24, according to an obituary published online.
People
Former Child Star Sophie Nyweide Was Pregnant When She Died, According to Death Certificate (opens People)
Published Apr 22, 2025
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The 'Noah' star was found dead in a wooded area in Bennington, Vt., earlier this month.
Newsweek
Sophie Nyweide: Possible cause of death of 'Noah' star revealed (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 22, 2025
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Former child actress Sophie Nyweide, known for roles in "Mammoth" and "Noah," has died at 24, with her family citing personal struggles in her obituary.
New York Post
Former ‘Noah’ child actress Sophie Nyweide’s death at 24 being investigated for foul play: report (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 22, 2025
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Police in Vermont have launched an investigation into the death of former child actress Sophie Nyweide, with "foul play" being at the center of the probe, according to a report.
News Nation Now
New details emerge in death of former child star Sophie Nyweide (opens News Nation Now)
Published Apr 22, 2025
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Police said a person who was with Sophie Nyweide called 911 to report her being unresponsive around 4 a.m.
New York Post
Former child star Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 22, 2025
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Former child actress Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died in Vermont earlier this month, and police are investigating her death as a possible unintentional overdose.
Fox News
Child actress Sophie Nyweide dead at 24, police investigating 'untimely death' (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 22, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide, a former child actress, was found unresponsive in a wooded area in Vermont on April 14. Police are investigating her death.
Los Angeles Times
Sophie Nyweide, former child actor known for 'Mammoth' and 'An Invisible Sign,' dies at 24 (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 22, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide, a former child actor whose brief career included roles in the films 'Mammoth,' 'Noah' and 'Bella,' has died. She was 24.
NBC News
Sophie Nyweide, former child actor who died at 24, was pregnant at time of death (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 23, 2025
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Former child actor Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died on April 14, according to her death certificate.
ABC 13 Houston
Former child actor Sophie Nyweide's death being investigated as 'possible unintentional overdose' (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Apr 23, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide, who as a child appeared in films alongside Michelle Williams, has died, according to an online obituary shared by her family.
The Daily Caller
‘Law & Order’ Star Sophie Nyweide Reportedly Pregnant At Time Of Death (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 23, 2025
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"Law & Order" actress Sophie Nyweide's death certificate reportedly indicated the 24-year-old actress was pregnant at the time of her passing on April 14.
Entertainment Weekly
Former child star Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died at 24, death certificate reveals (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Apr 23, 2025
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Sophie Nyweide's death certificate reveals the former child actor was pregnant when she died on April 14 at age 24.
Breitbart News
Actress Sophie Nyweide Cause of Death Revealed (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 23, 2025
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Police in Vermont are now investigating the death of 24-year-old actress Sophie Nyweide as possible foul play, according to reports.

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