Former child star of Hollywood films Sophie Nyweide, 24, was found dead on the riverbank in Bennington, Vermont this month on the 14th. Local police confirmed to the media on Wednesday (the 24th) that she was pregnant at the time of her death, and the case is currently being investigated as a "possible accidental overdose."
According to multiple reports by the New York Post and TMZ, emergency responders were called to the scene around 4 a.m. after receiving an alert, but Sophie was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was discovered near a high school riverside in Bennington, with a man nearby — reportedly the one who first dialed 911 for help. Police have not listed him as a suspect.
In an interview with the media, Sophie's mother Cheryl revealed that her daughter had a history of medication use in recent years. “As far as I know, she had a drug problem, and she was very slim,” Cheryl stated, adding that there were other people around her daughter when she died, though she did not recognize them.
According to police statements, the cause of death still awaits autopsy and toxicology reports, which are expected to take 6 to 8 weeks for final results, but "accidental overdose" is one of the main directions of investigation.
In addition, police have not ruled out the possibility of murder and are continuing to interview her friends and related personnel before her death to clarify the situation.
Sophie Nyweide, born in 2000, began to shine with her outstanding acting skills during her childhood. She debuted in the film "Bella" in 2006 and subsequently participated in several well-known films and TV series such as "Law & Order," "The After Wedding," and "Emperor" (co-starring with Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal). Her last film was "Noah" in 2014, starring Russell Crowe.
In the obituary, her family wrote that she was kind-hearted and sensitive, often hurt by trusting others. “She wrote many articles and drew many paintings, which showed the depth of her inner world and revealed the pain she had endured.”
The family also mentioned that although Sophie herself realized the problems, she always refused treatment. “She said she could get through it on her own, but ultimately she couldn't escape her fate.”
The obituary also mentioned: “She tried to numb herself to cover up the trauma and shame in her heart, which became the cause of her death.”
This former screen star, after struggling with psychological trauma for many years, unfortunately passed away, ending her unfinished life story and taking the life of her unborn child.
No matter what the final cause of death may be, Sophie Nyweide's passing once again reminds us that mental health, addiction issues, and the lack of social support systems remain shadows that many young people find hard to escape.
Police said the case is still under active investigation, and they urge those with information to provide more leads.
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