Child actress Sophie Niwaid passed away at the age of 24.
Sophie Niwaid, who became famous for her role as Michelle Williams' daughter in the 2009 movie 'Mammoth,' died on the 14th (local time) at the age of 24, her family recently announced. According to the Daily Mail, she appeared in seven films before turning 10.
The family noted, "Sophie was a kind and trustworthy girl. Because of this, she was often easy to take advantage of by others. She wrote passionately and drew pictures. Most of the drawings she created depict her deep internal self and also express the pain she experienced."
They added, "Most of her writings and artworks are a roadmap showing her struggles and traumas. Despite such roadmaps, diagnoses, and her own confessions, those closest to her, including therapists, law enforcement officers, and others who tried to help her, mourn the fact that their efforts couldn't save her from her fate."
Additionally, they explained, "She engaged in self-healing to overcome the deep trauma and shame she had kept inside, and repeatedly said she would resolve things on her own but had no choice but to refuse treatments that could have saved her life."
Moreover, the family said, "She seemed happiest becoming someone else on film sets. It was a safe space for her, and she was happy thanks to the actors and crew who nurtured her talent and happiness."
In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family requested fans to donate to Rainn (the national organization addressing rape, abuse, and incest).
The exact cause of Niwaid's death is currently unknown.
Niwaid made her acting debut in the 2006 film 'Bella' and went on to appear in 'Law & Order,' 'And Then Came Love,' 'Margot at the Wedding,' 'New York City Serenade,' 'Shadows & Lies,' 'Mistakes Were Made,' 'Born Again,' and 'What Would You Do.'
In 2010, after her performance in the film 'An Invisible Sign,' co-starring with actress Jessica Alba, movie critic Janet Cawthra praised Niwaid, saying she would have "a bright future."
The late actress' mother is Shelley Gibson, who appeared in films such as 'Dust to Malibu,' 'St. Elsewhere,' and 'All My Children.'
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