Michelle Trachtenberg’s ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Buffy’ co-stars remember the actor
Notable friends and peers are expressing their sorrow following the demise of Michelle Trachtenberg, a renowned actress who gained prominence as a child star, particularly for her appearances on “Gossip Girl” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Trachtenberg was discovered deceased in her New York apartment on Wednesday morning. She was 39 years old.
As a dedicated movie enthusiast, I can’t forget the electrifying portrayal of Georgina Sparks, played by the talented Penelope Trachtenberg, on the iconic “Gossip Girl” series from 2007 to 2012. Yesterday, my esteemed co-star Ed Westwick, who brought Chuck Bass to life, spearheaded a wave of heartfelt tributes that swept across social media platforms.
I was saddened to learn about the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time. (Westwick shared this sentiment on his Instagram story)
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Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, most recognized for her roles in ‘Harriet the Spy,’ ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Gossip Girl,’ tragically passed away at the age of 39 in her residence on Wednesday.
Trachtenberg is also cherished for portraying Sarah Michelle Gellar’s younger character, Dawn Summers, on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” For a span of three years, she graced 66 episodes of the WB television show.
As I pen this down, I’m deeply saddened… heartbreaking news indeed. My ‘Buffy’ co-star, David Boreanaz, expressed the same sentiment on his Instagram story. “Rest In Peace,” he wrote, “and my thoughts go out to her and her loved ones.
Kenan Thompson, comedian and actor, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram: ‘Our first Nick movie star has left us! She was my friend and now she is at peace!’ Trachtenberg, who started her career with the Nickelodeon series ‘The Adventures of Pete & Pete’ in the ’90s, where Thompson also worked, was the person he was referring to. Thompson ended his post by urging everyone, ‘Check on your loved ones!!’
Television
In response to the reported misconduct by showrunner Joss Whedon, “Buffy” actress Michelle Trachtenberg stated, “What he did was truly unfortunate, but we prevail. We do so by overcoming!
As reported by ABC News, it’s believed that Trachtenberg passed away due to natural causes following a recent liver transplant, possibly leading to complications. The exact cause of her death remains undetermined.
Kim Cattrall posted on X that it was heart-wrenching. The actress who played a role in ‘Sex and the City’ starred alongside Trachtenberg in ‘Ice Princess’ back in 2005. She wrote, ‘So gifted, far too young. Rest In Peace, Dear Beauty. With love.’ xo.
1996 marked the first time on the big screen for Trachtenberg as she featured prominently in the film “Harriet the Spy,” where she acted alongside Rosie O’Donnell, Gregory Smith, and J. Smith-Cameron.
O’Donnell expressed deep sorrow in a statement to Us Weekly. ‘She was deeply cherished by me,’ he said. ‘The past couple of years were difficult for her. I can’t help but wish I could have provided more support.’
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2025-02-27 01:01