Former child star Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died

Former child actress Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died in Vermont earlier this month, according to new reports. While Nyweide’s cause of death is still under investigation, police told The Post on Wednesday that they are investigating the death as a “possible unintentional overdose.”Nyweide, known for her roles in the films “Noah” and “Mammoth,” was just 24.Her death certificate — obtained by People and TMZ — revealed the news of her pregnancy.TMZ was first to report the story. The document did not disclose what stage her pregnancy was in, according to People.

However, a source familiar with the investigation told the outlet “she appeared to be in the early stages.” The Vermont Office of Chief Medical Examiner did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.“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 told The Post Wednesday.“Investigators are investigating this as a possible unintentional overdose,” the statement continued.The star was “found lifeless on a riverbank” in Vermont on April 14, “not far from a high school in Bennington” around 4 a.m., The Post confirmed Tuesday.“First responders arrived on scene and attempted life saving measures,” law enforcement added Wednesday.Nyweide, who was found with a man at the time of her death, was “declared dead at the scene.” The man “was the person who contacted 911, summing [sic] assistance for Nyweide,” police also shared.The man in question is not “considered a suspect or person of interest” and is “cooperating with investigators,” they said.The Bennington Police Department’s investigation will consider “a range of possible causes, including foul play,” TMZ reported Tuesday.Nyweide’s family confirmed her death on Tuesday.  The actress’s mother, Shelly, told TMZ she suspected her daughter had been using d...