Caitlyn Jenner Grieves Publicly Over Sophia Hutchins’ Tragic ATV Death
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Let’s all take a moment to pretend we’re shocked—Caitlyn Jenner is sad. Yes, really. The 75-year-old Olympic legend and reality TV icon recently opened up about the death of her longtime friend and former manager, Sophia Hutchins, who died at age 29 in a tragic ATV accident this past July. Because nothing says “summer fun” like a 350-foot cliff and a rear-ended Mazda.
Appearing on Fox News, Jenner shared her grief with the kind of sincerity usually reserved for award speeches and Instagram captions. “Recently my good friend Sophia passed away in a tragic accident,” she said, as if summarizing the plot of a particularly dramatic Hallmark movie. “But for the last seven weeks, I’ve been dealing with death, and it’s so difficult.”
She then pivoted to the August 27 school shooting in Minneapolis, where two children were killed and several others injured. “Because here I am dealing with my grief, and I just can’t even imagine parents who dropped their kid off at school and, like that father just said, ‘I’ll never get a chance to talk to him again.’” A heartfelt sentiment, though one wonders if she’s planning a grief podcast or a support group next.
Sophia’s death was, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, due to multiple blunt force injuries. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department explained that Sophia was driving a 2013 Polaris four-wheeler in Malibu when she rear-ended a 2016 Mazda sedan. According to Sergeant Eduardo Saucedo, “It doesn’t seem like she was following them. I think she just came up on them and then hit the car.” Then, in what can only be described as a tragic mix of speed and poor judgment, she veered off the road and plummeted off a cliff. The occupants of the Mazda, meanwhile, walked away unscathed. So there’s that.
Jenner, who previously only mentioned “tough times” without elaborating, has now lost a friend who had been in her corner for over a decade. Their friendship began when a makeup artist introduced them, and as Sophia told The New York Times in 2019, they hit it off instantly. “Having a similar sense of humor, we spent the entire time laughing and ended up meeting for brunch. We’ve been great friends ever since.” Soon after, Sophia became Jenner’s manager, a role Jenner praised her for in glowing terms: “She is one of the top minds in her field. Her value in my life is undeniable.”
The pair were frequently seen together at high-profile events, including the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where Jenner posted a photo with the caption, “Love partying with family! Oscars 2020 @vanityfair party!” Sophia, ever the social media maven, chimed in with her own post: “Such a great party last night to celebrate an amazing woman and her genius brands! @kylieskin is going to be soooo amazing!! Happy launch day!”
They also shared travel adventures, including a trip to Greece, where Jenner wrote, “Great trip to Greece. Athens is a beautiful city with great people and a rich history. Thank you for a wonderful trip!” Because nothing says “rich history” like a celebrity Instagram post.
As for what’s next? Jenner continues to honor Sophia’s memory through her foundation’s charitable efforts, including support for St. John’s transgender health program. Whether that’s enough to keep the grief at bay remains to be seen. But hey, at least she’s not driving an ATV.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, The New York Times, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Daily Mail
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