Caitlyn Jenner's friend and manager, Sophia Hutchins, died at the age of 29 following an ATV accident.
Such heartbreaking news. Sophia Hutchins, known for her close friendship and professional partnership with Caitlyn Jenner, tragically passed away on July 2 at the age of 29 following an ATV accident near Jenner’s Malibu home. According to reports, her vehicle struck the bumper of a moving car, causing her ATV to plunge approximately 350 feet into a ravine. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sophia was more than just a manager—she was a confidant, a businesswoman, and a visible advocate in the transgender community. A Pepperdine University graduate, she founded the health tech company LUMASOL and served as CEO of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation. Her bond with Jenner began in 2015 and grew into a deep, familial connection. Jenner once described her as “my best friend, family and confidant” and praised her entrepreneurial spirit.
"At an M.A.C. picture session, my makeup artist introduced us," Hutchins revealed the New York Times in 2019. “Having a similar sense of humor, we spent the entire time laughing and ended up meeting for brunch, and we’ve been great friends ever since."
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Hutchins drew inspiration from Jenner's transformation as well; she even costarred with Olympian "I Am Cait".
Hutchins became Jenner's manager after they became friends.
“I saw nobody was managing her, and there were all these people taking massive advantage,” "And I was saying, 'Caitlyn, if I don’t step in here and start managing you, you’re going to go broke.'' she told the New York Times.
Jenner also gave Hutchins credit for a prosperous new era.
“Over the last few years, Sophia has been my best friend, family and confidant," In a statement to the site at the time, Jenner stated. "She is one of the top minds in her field. Her value in my life is undeniable. The sky is the limit with her entrepreneurial spirit.”
It’s a profound loss for those who knew her and for the broader community she inspired.
