Gossip Girl Star Michelle Trachtenberg Found Dead At 39 In NYC Apartment; Hollywood Mourns The Tragic Loss

Michelle Trachtenberg, widely recognized for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has passed away at the age of 39, ET reports. She was discovered unresponsive in her New York City apartment on Wednesday morning. Authorities are not treating her death as suspicious, and it is believed she passed away due to natural causes.

She was discovered unresponsive in her New York City apartment on Wednesday morning. Authorities are not treating her death as suspicious, and it is believed she passed away due to natural causes. The official cause of death will be determined following an autopsy by the Medical Examiner.

Celebs Pay Tribute To Michelle Trachtenberg

Soon after her demise, many celebs react to the news of the tragic loss on their Instagram stories.

Blake Lively:

Blake Lively morn the loss of Gossip Girl co-actress Michelle Trachtenberg

Choose Filters

Normal

1977

Crema

Ludwig

Moon

Willow

Her Gossip Girl co-star Blake Lively penned a note and said, “This was the first day I met Michelle. She was electricity. You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed. Everything she did she did 200 percent. She laughed to the fullest at someone’s joke, she faced authority head-on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, and she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes. She was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself.”

“And she always had yummy caramel-smelling lipgloss on because she didn’t just want to sparkle on camera, she liked creating a nice experience for anyone who was in her orbit, even down to the subtle smell of her lipgloss because she cared about the sweet details. She was a kind person, through and through. “

“Time passes. You take for granted that you get the chance to see an old friend. To paraphrase, the real tragedies in life are the ones that blindside you on an idle Tuesday. Hold those you love and have loved dear. The world lost a deeply sensitive and good person in Michelle. May her work and her huge heart be remembered by those who were lucky enough to experience her fire,” she concluded.

Ed Westwick: 

Ed Westiwck pays tribute to Gossip Girl co-actress Michelle Trachtenberg

Choose Filters

Normal

1977

Crema

Ludwig

Moon

Willow

Another, Gossip Girl co-star Ed Westwick shared a tribute on his social media and shared, “So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg sending prayers.”

James Marsters: 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by James Marsters (@realjamesmarsters)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star James Marsters paid tribute to Trachtenberg on Instagram, saying “My heart is heavy today. We have lost a beautiful soul.”

“Michelle was fiercely intelligent, howlingly funny, and a very talented person. She died much too young, and leaves behind scores of people who knew and loved her,” Marsters said on his Instagram “My heart goes out to her family who are good people, and are suffering the greatest loss anyone could bear.”

“I hope everyone can give them space to heal in this most difficult time,” he added before saying “Godspeed Michelle. You are missed.”

Kim Cattrall:

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Kim Cattrall (@kimcattrall)

Kim Cattrall, who starred alongside Trachtenberg in 2005’s Ice Princess shared a short tribute on Wednesday. She took to Instagram and wrote, “Rest in peace sweet Michelle.”

Melissa Gilbert:

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Melissa E. Gilbert (@melissagilbertofficial)

Melissa Gilbert, who starred in A Holiday for Love with Trachtenberg, also paid tribute following the news of the 39-year-old’s death.

“Oh Michy…and we lived so close to one another…..my heart aches for your family and all those who loved you so… @michelletrachtenberg #ripsweetgirl,” Gilbert said on Instagram.

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Last Post

Just last month, Trachtenberg reflected on her time co-starring with Sarah Michelle Gellar on Buffy, sharing a nostalgic photo of them together with the caption, “Slay all day! Always loved this twinning photo of us! #buffy #dawn #sister #womancrushwednesday.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Michelle Trachtenberg (@michelletrachtenberg)

Michelle Trachtenberg Work Front

Beyond television, she also appeared in Fall Out Boy’s 2007 music video for This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race.

Trachtenberg began her Hollywood journey as a child actor, starring in Nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Pete & Pete in the ‘90s before making her film debut in Harriet the Spy (1996).

The New York City native later transitioned into more mature roles, portraying Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the iconic antagonist Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl.

Also Read: Annie Hall actor & Broadway star Tony Roberts passes away at 8