Buffy Star Michelle Trachtenberg Dies at 39 After Liver Transplant
It’s been reported that Michelle Trachtenberg had discussions about returning as Dawn Summers in the forthcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, prior to her unexpected passing – according to a source.
It was reported around midday on Wednesday that the former Gossip Girl actor passed away at the age of 39, in New York City.
The popular actress was found dead by her mother in her apartment just after 8am local time.
According to police sources, ABC News was informed that her death occurred naturally after undergoing a liver transplant.
Currently, it’s being disclosed that she had been secretly preparing for her upcoming part, following rumors that Buffy might soon return to our television screens.
According to an exclusive source, there were discussions about Michelle Trachtenberg reprising her role in the Buffy reboot, and she was very optimistic about this potential return. (DailyMail.com)
An insider mentioned that Sarah Michelle Gellar, the main star of the drama, was particularly eager to have the actress return to portray her on-screen younger sibling.
The source added, “It seemed clear to Sarah Michelle that the reboot was as reliant on her as she was on it.
It emerged that the actress’s friends were cognizant of her medical problems and were optimistic that her resumption of work might prove beneficial for her.
According to the source, she played a crucial part in the initial stage, and everyone is conscious of her current health challenges she’s been facing.
In my fervent enthusiasm, I couldn’t help but hope that the creators might consider me, an ardent fan, in their plans for the reboot. They pondered the idea of casting her as my beloved character Sarah’s sister, with a dream that this role could aid her in overcoming any struggles she was facing. Rest assured, she was never excluded from the project, but rather left open to the possibility of joining the cast.
The sudden passing of this individual is expected to significantly influence the upcoming revival, as it proceeds independently of the tainted vision of its original creator, Joss Whedon.
An informant mentioned: ‘Although it’s just starting out, the revival seems to be filling a gap left by her absence. Fans had high expectations that she might join, and Michelle has shown enthusiasm and eagerness about the prospect.’
Just last month, I was thrilled to learn that there might be a revival of the cherished 90s series we all adore, with whispers suggesting Hulu is about to greenlight a pilot episode. What’s even more exciting is hearing that Sarah Michelle Geller could potentially take on an executive producer role for this project!
Quickly, followers of the initial series flooded social media platforms with anger and concerns about potential damage to the franchise from the revival.
For nearly seven enthralling years, from 1997 to 2003, I was deeply captivated by the mesmerizing supernatural drama that graced our screens on The WB/UPN. This enchanting series not only held me in its thrall but also paved the way for the successful spin-off of Angel, starring David Boreanaz, which aired for an impressive five seasons from 1999 to 2004, also on The WB.
Initially, Buffy the character was brought into existence by Joss Whedon (now 60 years old) back in 1992, when Fran Rubel Kuzui directed the movie. Kirsty Swanson portrayed the role of the slayer in that film.
2021 marked the conclusion of his entertainment industry career following numerous claims of harsh and detrimental conduct on set, which were expressed by actors Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, and Charisma Carpenter as being abusive.
Supporters are shocked and stunned following Michelle’s passing, as the authorities have assured DailyMail.com that no signs of wrongdoing are presently suspected.
According to reports from TMZ, it has been said that the actress recently received a liver transplant following her struggles with alcohol-related problems.
Her final outing was to Sartiano’s restaurant in SoHo last Thursday night.
On Wednesday, it was sadly confirmed by Michelle Trachtenberg’s representative that she had passed away, as stated: ‘We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg.’
‘The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.’
The medical examiner’s office will perform an examination to determine precisely what led to the individual’s demise.
On the morning of Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, around 8:01 AM, the police were dispatched to a location where someone needed assistance, which was at 1 Columbus Place, falling under the jurisdiction of the Midtown North Precinct, as they reported in a public statement.
Upon my arrival at the scene, I noticed a 39-year-old woman who was unresponsive and unconscious. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were promptly called, and they sadly declared her deceased.
It appears no criminal activity is thought to be involved at this point. The Medical Examiner is tasked with figuring out the reason for the death. The investigation continues.
Notable cast members like Ed Westwick from Gossip Girl, Rosie O’Donnell from Harriet the Spy, and James Marsters who worked with her on Buffy, took to public platforms to pay their respects.
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