Michelle Trachtenberg, who achieved her breakthrough function in Harriet The Spy and later established herself in tv with the CW’s Gossip Woman and the WB’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at age 39.
ABC Information confirmed by means of legislation enforcement sources {that a} member of the family found the actress deceased in her NYC residence on Wednesday morning. Studies point out she had “not too long ago underwent a liver transplant and should have been experiencing issues.” Moreover, “Trachtenberg is believed to have died of pure causes and no foul play is suspected.”
Following the announcement, a number of former castmates promptly shared tributes honoring Trachtenberg. Listed here are a few of these tributes:
Ed Westwick
“So unhappy to listen to of the passing of @MichelleTrachtenberg,” the Gossip Woman actor wrote through his Instagram Story alongside a photograph of his costar. “Sending prayers.”
James Marsters
“My coronary heart is heavy at the moment. We’ve misplaced a wonderful soul. Michelle was fiercely clever, howlingly humorous, and a really proficient individual. She died a lot too younger, and leaves behind scores of people that knew and liked her. My coronary heart goes out to her household who’re good folks, and are struggling the best loss anybody may bear. I hope everybody may give them area to heal on this most troublesome time. Godspeed Michelle. You’re missed.”
Chace Crawford
“Michelle was one among a sort. I keep in mind her approaching set for the primary time and simply completely proudly owning it. She was a pressure of nature and simply so so unapologetically humorous and magnetic.. remembering these years with an enormous smile. Only a horrible loss. Love you”
Iris Apatow
“I watched her by means of each stage of my life,” the actress wrote through her Instagram Story. “She introduced me numerous pleasure when issues had been onerous — I’m so heartbroken. Relaxation in peace.”
Alyson Hannigan
“I’m deeply saddened by the information of Michelle’s passing. She introduced a loving vitality to the set of Buffy. My ideas are with Michelle’s household and mates.”
Chris Colfer
“Michelle was absolutely the sweetest and one of the crucial supportive folks I knew. I’m so fortunate I acquired to be her pal. 💔”
Melissa Gilbert
“Oh Michy…and we lived so shut to 1 one other. My coronary heart aches for your loved ones and all those that liked you so… @michelletrachtenberg #ripsweetgirl.”
David Boreanaz
“So very unhappy… horrible information,” the Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor wrote through his Instagram Story. “R.I.P. and prayers to her and her household.”
Melissa Joan Hart
“I’m heartbroken to listen to of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg!! So younger, so proficient and so candy! Here’s a enjoyable scene from when she was on #ClarissaExplainsItAll. I feel this was about 1992 and the episode was an concept I had about babysitting a complete nightmare. However Michelle was nothing like her character and even this younger, we acquired alongside splendidly. #gonetoosoon #RIP #GodBlesstheFunnyPeople”
Kim Cattrall
“Relaxation in peace candy Michelle 💔.”
Emma Caulfield
“I’m so sorry your brilliant mild died so younger,” the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star wrote through her Instagram Story. “Our Buffy household misplaced a bit sister at the moment…Relaxation in peace beautiful Mist Mist. You had been liked.”
Kenan Thompson
“Our first Nick film star has departed us!! She was my pal and now she rests!! 🙏🏾 Examine in your folks!!! ❤️”
Matt McGorry
“Relaxation in peace, Michelle. You had a lot extra life to stay. 💔
She had a fierceness but additionally a deep caring and softness with these she trusted. She at all times stood up for her mates, was extremely proficient and had the darkest humorousness. She had the spirit of a real New Yorker.
Michelle and I had been actually shut however misplaced contact for fairly some time. I used to be at all times positive that we’d cross paths once more and I used to be trying ahead to assembly because the folks we’d grown to turn out to be.
You may be missed by so many. Love you, Michelle. 💜”
Shawn Ashmore
“Extremely unhappy to listen to about Michelle’s passing. She was an unimaginable individual and I’ll at all times keep in mind the years we spent collectively fondly. She was loving, quirky and would by no means cross up a legislation and order SVU marathon:) My condolences to her mom Lana and sister Irene! That is an unimaginable loss!”
Kevin Zegers
“What a loss.Michelle was robust and a pressure.Only a child, so unhappy.”
Rosie O’Donnell
“Heartbreaking,” O’Donnell, 62, mentioned in a press release to Us Weekly. “I liked her very a lot. She struggled the previous couple of years. I want I may have helped.”
