Former little one actress Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died in Vermont earlier this month, in keeping with new studies.
Whereas Nyweide’s reason behind demise continues to be underneath investigation, police informed The Publish on Wednesday that they’re investigating the demise as a “possible unintentional overdose.”
Nyweide, identified for her roles within the movies “Noah” and “Mammoth,” was simply 24.
Her demise certificates — obtained by Individuals and TMZ — revealed the information of her being pregnant. TMZ was first to report the story.
The doc didn’t disclose what stage her being pregnant was in, in keeping with Individuals. Nevertheless, a supply acquainted with the investigation informed the outlet “she appeared to be in the early stages.”
The Vermont Workplace of Chief Medical Examiner didn’t instantly reply to The Publish’s request for remark.
“This is a fluid investigation and we are still waiting on final autopsy and toxicology reports from the Vermont Office of Chief Medical Examiner,” Bennington police informed The Publish Wednesday.
“Investigators are investigating this as a possible unintentional overdose,” the assertion continued.
The star was “found lifeless on a riverbank” in Vermont on April 14, “not far from a high school in Bennington” round 4 a.m., The Publish confirmed Tuesday.
“First responders arrived on scene and attempted life saving measures,” legislation enforcement added Wednesday.
Nyweide was “declared dead at the scene.”
A person was discovered with Nyweide however is just not “considered a suspect or person of interest.” The person “was the person who contacted 911, summing [sic] assistance for Nyweide” and is “cooperating with investigators,” police mentioned.
The Bennington Police Division’s investigation will contemplate “a range of possible causes, including foul play,” TMZ reported Tuesday.
Nyweide’s household confirmed her demise on Tuesday.
The actress’s mom, Shelly, informed TMZ she suspected her daughter had been utilizing medicine across the time she died.
“My knowledge is she was using drugs and was a tiny young woman,” Shelly mentioned. “She was with other people when she died. I didn’t know them. There is an investigation ongoing. The autopsy results are not in. They said it would take 6-8 weeks. So I can’t say definitively.”
Nyweide’s on-line obituary additionally talked about her struggles.
“Sophie was a kind and trusting girl,” the memorial learn. “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,” the obituary additionally mentioned, noting that these near Nyweide have been unable to get her to just accept assist.
“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 her fate,” the tribute added.
“She 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.”
Nyweide started her appearing profession in 2006 when she booked a task within the romantic drama “Bella.” In 2007, she landed components on “Law & Order,” “And Then Came Love” — starring Vanessa Williams — and the Nicole Kidman-led “Margot at the Wedding,” directed by Noah Baumbach.
Two years later, she starred reverse Gael García Bernal and Michelle Williams within the film “Mammoth.” In 2010, Nyweide appeared within the Jessica Alba romantic comedy “An Invisible Sign.”
Her final function movie credit score was within the 2014 movie “Noah,” which starred Russell Crowe, Emma Watson and Logan Lerman.
In 2015, she starred within the quick movie “Born Again” and appeared on the TV collection “What Would You Do?”
