Late Actress Sophie Nyweide's Death Certificate Reveals She Was Pregnant When She Died

As the wait for former child star Sophie Nyweide's autopsy report continues, her death certificate has revealed a heartbreaking detail.

The actress's body was found on a riverbank in Bennington, Vermont, on April 14.

Nyweide's mom, Shelly Gibson, mourned her passing in an interview and revealed that she "was using drugs."

On Thursday, reports confirmed that Nyweide was pregnant at the time of her death, according to her death certificate.

The revelation adds to the grief the former child star's family is facing after reports of her death made headlines on Tuesday.

The Bennington Police Department told The Independent that it responded to a report about an unresponsive female on April 14. After arriving at the scene, officers tried to resuscitate Nyweide, but their efforts were in vain, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials also revealed that they were investigating Nyweide's death as a possible "unintentional overdose."

However, the cause of death remains unknown pending the autopsy and toxicology results.

Nyweide's mom, Shelly Gibson, opened up about her sad death during a chat with TMZ.

She told the outlet that the family is "very distraught and mourning," adding, "All I can say is her time acting was brief but very happy. She wasn't a child star in the least and wasn't subjected to anything hurtful on those films. She was always safe on those sets. Please let her rest in peace now."

Gibson also revealed that her late daughter used drugs. She said, "My knowledge is she was using drugs and was a tiny young woman."

The grieving mom also shared that her daughter was with other people when she passed away.

She revealed, "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."

Bennington's Chief of Police, Paul Doucette, confirmed Gibson's revelation that her daughter wasn't alone when she died.

Doucette said an individual was with the deceased when she died, adding that it was that same person who called 911.

The police chief also shared that the individual has been cooperating with investigators as they try to unravel the mystery behind Sophie Nyweide's tragic passing.

He said, "Investigators are investigating this as a possible unintentional overdose. As with any untimely death, Bennington Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) will conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation leading up to, as well as the cause of, Nyweide's death."

Nyweide's family described her personality in an obituary. They wrote, "Sophie was a kind and trusting girl. Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others."

The actress's family continued, "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."

They hinted at the possible cause of her death, writing, "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 continued, "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's family also described her as "Creative, athletic and wise beyond her years, Sophie accomplished so much in the time she danced upon earth. Literally—she danced as she moved!

They added, "She dreamed (more like demanded!) to be an actor, without ever knowing her mother was an actor, so she did that too with an ease we all marveled about. She seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else."

Sophie Nyweide shared the screen with Hollywood heavyweights like Michelle Williams, Gael García Bernal, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Anthony Hopkins, and Emma Watson.

Her film credits include notable titles such as "Noah" and "Margot at the Wedding." Her final on-screen appearance was in 2015 on the reality series "What Would You Do?"

She began her acting career in the 2006 film "Bella" and soon landed a guest role on the television series "Law & Order." In the following year, she appeared in "And Then Came Love," "Margot at the Wedding," and "New York City Serenade."

One of her most memorable roles was in the 2009 film "Mammoth," where she portrayed the daughter of characters played by Gael García Bernal and Michelle Williams.

Throughout the late 2000s and mid-2010s, Nyweide's filmography grew to include titles such as "Shadows & Lies," "Mistakes Were Made," and "Born Again."