Former Noah child actress Sophie Nyweide dead at 24

Former child actress Sophie Nyweide has died at 24.The star passed away on Monday, according to an online obituary.A cause of death was not confirmed, but Nyweide’s family spoke candidly about her struggles in her obituary.“Sophie was a kind and trusting girl,” the tribute began.

“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 noted that those close to Nyweide tried to get her to accept help, which she denied.“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 obituary 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 mom, Shelly Gibson, was also an actress, known for “All My Children” (1970) and “St.Elsewhere” (1982).

It was clear her daughter was set to follow in her footsteps from a young age.“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,” the obituary read.“She seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else.

It was a safe place for her and she relish from the casts and crews who nourished her talent and her well being.”“Sophie.A life ended too soon.

May it not be in vain.May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better.

Yes, we must all protect our children and do better.”Gibson told TMZ on Tuesday, “We are very distraught and mourning.All I can say is her time acting was brief bu...