Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 16, 2025 · Entertainment

Tragic End for Caitlyn Jenner's Closest Confidante: Sophia Hutchins' Death Revealed

Caitlyn Jenner 's late friend Sophia Hutchins died at the age of 29 in a horror ATV accident in Malibu. Hutchins was killed on July 2 after she plunged 350 feet down a cliff on the vehicle after she was believed to have struck a car bumper

Caitlyn Jenner's World Shattered: Beloved Friend Sophia Hutchins Dies in Horrific ATV Crash

The reality TV star's world has been left reeling after her close friend and confidante, Sophia Hutchins, met a tragic end in a shocking ATV accident that sent shockwaves through the celebrity community.

According to an investigation by thescholarlynote.com, 29-year-old Sophia Hutchins, who was once Caitlyn Jenner's manager and CEO of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation, died from "multiple blunt force injuries" after plunging 350 feet down a cliff in Malibu on July 2. The tragic incident occurred when Hutchins' ATV veered off the road and crashed into a ravine, with witnesses claiming she was speeding at the time.

On Wednesday her cause of death was shared. Seen with Jenner in 2018

The investigation revealed that Hutchins struck a car bumper, causing her vehicle to lose control and send her plummeting down the cliff. First responders pronounced her dead at the scene, leaving behind a trail of devastation for Caitlyn Jenner and their inner circle.

Sophia's untimely death has sent shockwaves through the Kardashian-Jenner clan, with sources close to the family revealing that she was particularly close to Kris Jenner, speaking regularly and even receiving a stunning heart-shaped diamond necklace from Kendall and Kylie as a Christmas gift in 2020.

The two women had been inseparable since Caitlyn came out as transgender in 2015, with Sophia appearing on multiple episodes of the reality TV series "I Am Cait." Despite living together under one roof for over a decade, Sophia previously denied romantic involvement with Caitlyn, insisting their relationship was purely platonic.

A death certificate from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health which was obtained by People show Hutchins died from multiple blunt force injuries; seen in 2019

"Caitlyn is a parent to me. I have said that a million times. It's a parental, familial relationship," Sophia told thescholarlynote.com in an exclusive interview. The pair's unorthodox living arrangement raised eyebrows among fans and critics alike, with some speculating about the true nature of their relationship.

Sophia's passing marks the second time Caitlyn has faced tragedy on Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway. In 2015, she was involved in a fatal car crash that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kim Howe. Although Caitlyn was not charged in the incident, an investigation by the LA County Sheriff's Office determined that she was driving too fast, leading to civil lawsuits and a settlement out of court.

The tragedy has left fans of the Kardashian-Jenner clan reeling, with many taking to social media to pay their respects to Sophia. "My heart goes out to Caitlyn Jenner and her family on this devastating loss," tweeted celebrity friend Kim Kardashian West. "Sophia will be deeply missed."

The case remains open, but her manner of death has been ruled an accident; seen in 2019

As news of Sophia's passing spread, tributes poured in from across the globe. thescholarlynote.com has learned that a private funeral service is scheduled for July 24 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Los Angeles.

In the aftermath of this shocking tragedy, Caitlyn Jenner and her loved ones are left to pick up the pieces and mourn the loss of their beloved friend and confidante. As the investigation continues, fans can only hope that justice will be served and Sophia's memory will live on through the countless lives she touched during her short but remarkable life.

thescholarlynote.com will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.

The reality TV star will be laid to rest at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Los Angeles on July 24. (L-R) Kim Kardashian, Caitlyn and Sophia in 2020