Sophia Hutchins, Caitlyn Jenner’s Friend, Dies at 29 in ATV Accident Near Malibu Home

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Caitlyn Jenner’s Close Friend and Manager Sophia Hutchins Dies in Tragic ATV Accident

Sophia Hutchins, Caitlyn Jenner’s longtime friend and manager, tragically died at age 29 after her ATV plunged 350 feet down a cliff near Jenner’s Malibu home on July 2. Authorities confirmed Hutchins struck a car’s bumper, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and into a ravine. First responders pronounced her dead at the scene; the car’s occupants were unharmed. It remains unclear if Jenner, 75, witnessed the accident or was home at the time.

[Image: Hutchins and Jenner at a 2020 event; caption: Sophia Hutchins (left) and Caitlyn Jenner in 2020.]

Jenner’s Past Tragedy
The incident echoes Jenner’s 2015 fatal car crash on Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway, which killed 70-year-old Kim Howe. Jenner faced no criminal charges but settled civil suits after investigators found she was speeding.

Hutchins’ Role in Jenner’s Life
Hutchins became Jenner’s manager in 2017, moving into her $3.5M Malibu mansion after Jenner’s divorce from Kris Jenner. A fellow transgender woman, Hutchins credited Jenner as her inspiration for transitioning in 2016. She appeared on Jenner’s E! series I Am Cait, showcasing their close bond. Both repeatedly denied romance rumors, with Hutchins stating, “It’s a parental, familial relationship.”

[Image: Jenner’s Malibu home; caption: Jenner’s secluded Malibu home near the accident site.]

Career and Advocacy
Hutchins earned an economics degree from Pepperdine University while managing Jenner. She helmed the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation, advocating for transgender rights, and launched the sunscreen brand LUMASOL, promoted by Kim Kardashian. The brand shut down in 2022.

Political Ties and Final Public Appearance
Both Hutchins and Jenner were vocal Trump supporters. Hutchins met Trump in 2023, sharing a photo captioned, “We will never give up.” Her last public outing with Jenner was at the 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

[Image: Hutchins and Trump; caption: Hutchins with Donald Trump in 2023.]

Personal Journey and Legacy
Hutchins transitioned during college, inspired by Jenner’s 2015 coming out. She described Jenner as “selfless” and cherished her role within the Kardashian-Jenner family, attending holidays and events. Despite speculation, she emphasized their platonic dynamic: “I’m treated like a daughter.”

[Image: Hutchins, Jenner, and Kim Kardashian; caption: Hutchins with Jenner and Kim Kardashian in 2020.]

Final Months
Hutchins’ last Instagram post in April 2024 featured a repaired candelabra. She balanced her career with managing Jenner, once joking about installing a lock on her bedroom door after Jenner “barged in” during a visit.

Jenner, who called herself “very single” in 2024, faces another heartbreaking loss. Hutchins’ death leaves a void in Jenner’s inner circle, marking the end of a decade-long partnership rooted in mutual respect and advocacy.

[Image: Hutchins at a 2021 event; caption: Sophia Hutchins in 2021, during her time as Jenner’s manager.]

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