Child star Sophie Nyweide ‘died with other people & was found lifeless on riverbank’ as cops probe ‘foul play’

ACTRESS Sophie Nyweide was found on a riverbank and died alongside others, according to reports.

The child star, best known for her roles in Mammoth and An Invisible Sign, died on April 14 in Vermont at the age of 24.

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Sophie Nyweide, who died at age 24Credit: Facebook

Sophie Nyweide at the Mammoth premiere.
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Nyweide played Michelle Williams’ character’s daughter in the 2009 movie MammothCredit: Getty

Sophie Nyweide at the Bella film premiere.
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Nyweide at the premiere of Bella in October 2007Credit: Getty
Her cause of death remains unknown, but mom Shelly told TMZ her daughter was a “tiny woman.”

And, she claimed that Nyweide had been using drugs before her death.

“She was with other people when she died,” Shelly told the outlet.

“I didn’t know them.”

The star was found dead on a riverbank, according to the outlet, but her family revealed that they could be waiting months for her autopsy results.

“They say it would take 6-8 weeks,” Shelly said.

Cops have not ruled out foul play.

In an online obit, Nyweide’s family spoke of the trauma and shame that she was dealing with.

“She repeatedly said she would ‘handle it’ on her own,” they said.

Nyweide’s first acting role was in the 2006 flick Bella, which featured the likes of Eduardo Verastegui, Tammy Blanchard and Manny Perez.

She played Jackie Vidales in the 2009 movie Mammoth, directed by Lukas Moodysson.

Nyweide starred alongside Gael Garcia Bernal and Michelle Williams in the romance-drama movie.

She also played Lisa Venus in An Invisible Sign, a movie that featured Jessica Alba.

Nyweide’s final roles were in the 2014 movie Noah and an episode of the TV series Primetime: What Would You Do?

She also appeared in an episode of Law & Order in 2007.

Sophie Nyweide’s acting roles

Actress Sophie Nyweide has died at 24.

As a child star, she appeared in the following movies and shows:

Bella (2006)
Law & Order (2007)
And Then Came Love (2007)
Margot at the Wedding (2007)
New York City Serenade (2007)
Mammoth (2009)
William Vincent (2010)
An Invisible Sign (2010)
Mistakes Were Made (2011)
Noah (2014)
Born Again (2015)
Primetime: What Would You Do? (2015)

Source: IMDB

Shelly revealed that her daughter was always treated well when on movie sets.

“She seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else,” her family said.

“It was a safe place for her and she relish from the casts and crews who nourished her talent and her well being.”

Nyweide also enjoyed being athletic and creative, according to the online obit.

“She was an eager adventurer and picked up the customs and even languages of any place she visited,” her family said.

She turned to snowboarding at the age of five because she was inspired by her older brother.

They also revealed she was a “kind and trusting” girl and hailed her passion and zest.

The day after Nyweide’s death, Shelly shared a touching tribute on social media.

It was an extract from a poem titled The Gift of You.

“I didn’t give you the gift of life, but in my heart I know,” the first line in the extract said.

“The love I feel is as deep and real as if it had been so.

“For us to have each other is like a dream come true.

“No I didn’t give you the gift of life. Life gave me the gift of you.”

Shelly said her love for her daughter ran “so deep and true.”

Nyweide’s obituary said donations can be made to RAINN in her name.

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Nyweide was reportedly found dead on a riverbankCredit: Facebook

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Nyweide was living in Vermont at the time of her deathCredit: Facebook

Jessica Alba and a child actress on a film set, holding cups.
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The child star with Jessica Alba on set in New YorkCredit: Getty

Michelle Williams and a child on a film set.
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Nyweide with Michelle Williams in MammothCredit: Alamy
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