Tragic Twist: Autopsy Unveils Former Child Star's Secret Pregnancy Before Death
According to her mother, being on set was one of the few places where Nyweide felt happy and free
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As the news of her passing was made public, many netizens were quick to point fingers at the entertainment industry, specifically at its treatment of child actors, who’ve been known to develop substance abuse issues in adulthood for a variety of reasons.
Nyweide’s mother, Shelly Gibson, was quick to address these concerns explaining that, on the contrary, her daughter’s time in the entertainment industry provided her with much needed happiness and comfort.
“All I can say is her time acting was brief but very happy,” Shelly said in an interview with TMZ. “She wasn’t a child star in the least and wasn’t subjected to anything hurtful in those films. She was always safe on those sets.”
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Despite those reassurances, Nyweide’s story has resonated deeply with readers online, with many users viewing her as another cautionary tale about the dangers faced by former child stars as they navigate adulthood.
Investigations on her case continue. Available information, such as the existence of suspects connected to the actress’ passing have not been confirmed.
“Poor girl. I hate to imagine what she must have gone through,” one user wrote. “There’s a reason people don’t say the quiet part out loud.”
“Awful.” Netizens took to social media to share their condolences
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