Michelle Trachtenberg, who was well-known for her parts in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harriet the Spy, passed away at the age of 39. Her death is being investigated after she was discovered unconscious in her Manhattan residence. Co-star Blake Lively urged respect for the family’s privacy, recalling her as a lively and committed individual.
Michelle Trachtenberg, 39, passed away on Wednesday. She became well-known as a kid actor thanks to “Harriet the Spy,” and she was praised for her parts in TV series like Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Her co-star in Amy Sherman-Palladino’s show, Blake Lively, expressed sorrow at her passing.
According to Blake Lively, Michelle Trachtenberg was a joyful and upbeat individual who “was electricity.” Additionally, according to Blake Lively, Trachtenberg always put her all into anything she did.
“She was electricity. You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed. Everything she did, she did 200%,” wrote “It Ends With Us” star in her Instagram story.
Michelle Trachtenberg’s “Harriet the Spy” co-star Rosie O’Donnell described her passing as “heartbreaking.” She also talked about Trachtenberg’s difficulties in her latter years.
“I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped.”
Glee star Chris Colfer remembered her this way: “Michelle was the absolute sweetest and one of the most supportive people I knew,” he wrote.
According to the AP on Wednesday, Michelle Trachtenberg was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive” in a 51-story upscale apartment complex in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen.
Just after 8 a.m., police arrived at a 51-story upscale apartment complex in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen district in response to a 911 call. According to an NYPD statement cited by the AP, officers discovered Trachtenberg “unconscious and unresponsive.”
After evaluating her vitals, paramedics declared her dead on the spot. At first, there was no suspicion of foul play. The New York Medical Examiner has looked into her death.
“The family requests privacy for their loss,” Trachtenberg’s representative, Gary Mantoosh, said in a statement Wednesday.
Internet users are shocked by Michelle Trachtenberg’s passing. The death of the youthful Hollywood star shocked a number of users. Many referred to it as the largest loss in the industry.
Wrote on a social media user on X
“Just opened to the internet to find out Michelle Trachtenberg is dead at 39. Man, I used to watch ‘Ice Princess’ religiously… [sic]”.
“Michelle Trachtenberg, star of Harriet the Spy, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Eurotrip , Gossip Girl and more, has died at 39. Damn, rip Queen [sic].”
“Sad day 39 yrs old Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away from complications from a liver transplant a beautiful talented actress gone to young rest in paradise beautiful [sic].”
“When I saw this, I thought it was a clickbait scam post, but sadly it’s true. Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away at age 39. Way too young [sic].”
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