Former Child Star Sophie Nyweide, Known for *Noah* and *Margot at the Wedding*, Dies at 24
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Former Child Actress Sophie Nyweide Dies at 24
Sophie Nyweide, a former child actress known for her roles in Bella, Mammoth, and Noah, has passed away at the age of 24. Her family announced her death in an online obituary, sharing that she died on Monday, April 14. No official cause of death has been disclosed.
Nyweide appeared in 12 films and television projects between 2006 and 2015, making her debut as the title character in Bella. She later portrayed the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal in Mammoth, and featured in An Invisible Sign, Shadows & Lies, and Darren Aronofsky’s Noah. Her final screen appearance was in a 2015 episode of What Would You Do?
In the obituary, her family remembered Sophie as “kind, trusting, creative, athletic, and wise beyond her years,” recalling her passion for performing and her natural talent on set. “She dreamed — more like demanded — to be an actor,” they wrote, marveling at her instinct for the craft and her ease in front of the camera.
They also shared the struggles Sophie faced behind the scenes. “She wrote and drew voraciously. Her work reflected both the depth of her spirit and the pain she carried,” the family wrote. “Despite her self-awareness, the support of loved ones, therapists, and others, the trauma she endured proved overwhelming. Sophie self-medicated to cope with her pain and resisted treatment, ultimately leading to her untimely death.”
“Sophie’s life ended far too soon,” they continued. “May it not be in vain. May we all learn from her life and do better. We must protect our children.”
In her memory, the family has requested donations be made to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., in lieu of flowers or gifts.
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