Sophie Nyweide, a former child actor, died on April 14, 2025, her family announced in a heartbreaking obituary. Described as “creative, athletic and wise beyond her years,” Nyweide’s death shocked many since she was so young. With her last on-screen credit from 2015, many want to learn more about the Burlington, Vermont, native’s life, career and cause of death since it came unexpectedly.
Below, learn about Nyweide and everything we know so far about her death.
Who Was Sophie Nyweide?
Nyweide is known for her television and film credits. According to her IMDb page, the late Vermont resident’s most popular roles were in Noah, Mammoth, Bella and An Invisible Sign. Additionally, Nyweide had appearances in Law & Order, New York City Serenade and Shadows & Lies.
How Old Was Sophie Nyweide
Nyweide was 24 years old when she died in April 2025.
Sophie Nyweide’s Cause of Death
An official cause of death for Nyweide has not been disclosed. However, her online obituary pointed out that she was sometimes “taken advantage by others” and that she sometimes rejected “treatment” that could have “possibly … saved her life.”
“Sophie was a kind and trusting girl,” the obituary reads. “Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. She wrote and drew voraciously and 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 fate.”
The obituary added that Nyweide “self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death. She repeatedly said she would ‘handle it’ on her own and was compelled to reject the treatment that might possibly have saved her life.”
“May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better,” the obituary points out. “Yes, we must all protect our children and do better. … 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.”
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