Sophia Hutchins, a beloved confidante and manager to Caitlyn Jenner, has tragically passed away in a devastating ATV accident, as confirmed by PEOPLE. She was 29 years old. The heartbreaking news was initially reported by TMZ, citing sources within law enforcement and her family. PEOPLE has reached out to both the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Jenner, 75, for further comment.
On the fate-laden morning of Wednesday, July 2nd, amidst the breathtaking yet perilous vistas of Malibu, California, the radiant life of Hutchins was tragically and abruptly cut short. Eyewitness accounts unfold a poignant tale where she was joyfully speeding along a serpentine trail adjacent to Jenner's Malibu residence. However, in an eerie and heart-wrenching twist of destiny, her ATV fatefully collided with the bumper of a passing vehicle carrying two passengers. The impact was so severe that it violently propelled the ATV over the road's edge, sending it plummeting a harrowing 350 feet down into a rugged, sheer ravine. In a striking testament to life's unpredictability, as narrated by TMZ, the occupants of the other vehicle emerged unscathed from this harrowing ordeal, their good fortune standing in stark contrast to the calamity that had befallen Hutchins.
Hutchins, who served as both CEO and director of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation, met Jenner in 2015, shortly after Jenner's courageous announcement of her transition. Their bond was instantaneous, with Hutchins later crediting Jenner for inspiring her personal growth. Hutchins even went on to make multiple appearances in Jenner's E! reality series, "I Am Cait."
In an interview with "The Hidden Truth with Jim Breslo," Hutchins fondly described their relationship, stating, "We have so much in common; we view the world through a similar lens. Our partnership is a perfect match because we challenge each other to grow. She has pushed me in countless ways, allowing me to blossom, and I hope I have done the same for her. Our shared passions and views make us an unstoppable team."
Beyond her close relationship with Jenner, Hutchins was also a cherished friend to the entire Kardashian-Jenner family, even gracing Kylie Jenner's 21st birthday celebration in 2018. At one point, Hutchins shared a home with the former Olympian in Malibu.
Born on April 1, 1996, in Bellevue, Washington, Hutchins graduated from Pepperdine University in 2019 with a degree in economics and finance, as noted by Deadline. Additionally, she was the founder and CEO of LUMASOL, a pioneering health technology company.
