Sophie Nyweide at the premiere of "Mammoth" during the 59th Berlin Film Festival.

At the age of 24, Sophie Nyweide, a former child actress who starred in films including Noah and An Invisible Sign, passed away. In an obituary published on April 17, her family revealed her death on April 14, 2025. According to her obituary, Nyweide was a knowledgeable, compassionate, and creative person who endured a great deal of pain and personal hardship. Nyweide self-medicated and refused treatment in spite of psychiatric assistance and attempts at treatment, which unfortunately resulted in her death.

Nyweide, who was born in Vermont in July 2000, had her acting debut in the 2006 movie Bella at the age of six. She later starred in a number of well-known films, such as An Invisible Sign (2010) with Jessica Alba and Margot at the Wedding (2007) with Nicole Kidman. Among her television appearances were a Law & Order episode and her final on-screen appearance on What Would You Do? in 2015.

Nyweide was a “kind and trusting girl,” according to her relatives, who also noted that “often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others.” They observed that she was a prolific writer and artist, and that a large portion of her work reflected the depth of her experiences and the suffering she endured. Nyweide’s internal conflicts finally resulted in her premature death, despite the assistance of people around her, including experts.

Embed from Getty Images

The family has asked that donations be given in Nyweide’s honour to RAINN, the biggest anti-sexual violence group in the country, in place of flowers or presents. On an unspecified date, a memorial ceremony is scheduled. The difficulties experienced by child actors and the significance of mental health support are poignantly brought to light by Nyweide’s passing. Despite being brief, her contributions to television and film had a profound effect on both colleagues and viewers.