Sophie Nyweide, best known for portraying the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal’s characters in the 2009 romantic drama Mammoth, has died at the age of 24. The American actress, who had appeared in several films by the age of 10, was described as “a kind and trusting girl” by her family in a moving statement.
Her loved ones reflected on Sophie’s work, including her art, which they said represented the pain she had endured throughout her life. Tragically, they explained that they were left heartbroken after their “efforts couldn’t save her from her fate.” Sophie had tragically “self medicated” in order to process the “trauma” she had endured.
“She self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside,” they said, before adding: “And it resulted in her death.” The late star had told her family she would “handle” her issues and had declined treatment, which they say could have saved her life.
