ACTRESS Sophie Nyweide, known for her role in the romantic drama Mammoth, has died at the age of 24.
The movie star's death was confirmed by her family in a paid obituary.
The family didn't confirm Nyweide's cause of death, but her struggle with self-medication and other traumas was alluded to in the obituary.
"Sophie was a kind and trusting girl. Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others," the family wrote.
"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.
"She self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death," the family continued. "She repeatedly said she would 'handle it' on her own and was compelled to reject the treatment that might possibly have saved her life."
The actress died on April 14, according to her obituary.
Nyweide was best known for playing Jackie Vidales, the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal's characters in Mammoth.
The actress started her career young, appearing in seven films before turning 10.
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