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Celebrities Post Tributes for Michelle Trachtenberg Who Passes Away at 39

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<p><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/2/26/-gossip-girl-actress-michelle-trachtenberg-passes-away-at-39-0650" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Michelle Trachtenberg </strong>passed away at 39</a>. Starting as a child actress, she went on to star in movies like <em>Harriet the Spy</em> and<em></em> <em>Ice Princess </em>as well as series like <em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer </em>and <em>Gossip Girl</em>. </p><p>As news of her passing made headlines, her former co-stars have taken a moment to remember and pay tribute to Michelle.  </p><p><em></em>Her <em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer </em>co-star <strong>Alyson Hannigan</strong> was among the first to honor Michelle&#x27;s memory on social media. She captioned a series of photos with Michelle, writing, &quot;I am deeply saddened by the news of Michelle’s passing. She brought a loving energy to the set of Buffy. My thoughts are with Michelle’s family and friends.&quot;<em></em><em></em></p><div><em></em><em></em><em></em><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGjNOWASKv0/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A45278672.100000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>James Marsters</strong>, who starred as Spike in <em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</em>, had a lengthy post dedicated to Michelle. He wrote, &quot;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. 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. Godspeed Michelle. You are missed.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-19" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGjD_tySCPK/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A19%2C%22os%22%3A46326901.19999999%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-19" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Kim Cattrall</strong>, who worked with Michelle in the 2005 movie <em>Ice Princess</em>, posted a photo of a scene from their movie, captioning it with: &quot;Rest in peace sweet Michelle 💔&quot;<em></em><br/></p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGjCykCgmx6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A45409205.19999999%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="598" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Melissa Gilbert </strong>paid tribute to her <em>A Holiday for Love </em>co-star, who was only about 11 when they worked on the said television film, by writing, &quot;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&quot;<em></em><em></em></p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-23" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGi8j2jSm7Y/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A23%2C%22os%22%3A47383983.100000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="608" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-23" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p><em>Saturday Night Live</em>&#x27;s <strong>Kenan Thompson </strong>who also worked on several <em>Nickelodeon </em>projects like Michelle took to social media to honor her: &quot;Our first Nick movie star has departed us!! She was my friend and now she rests!! 🙏🏾 Check on your people!!! ❤️&quot;</p><div> <em></em><em></em></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-25" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGi-4Rtypxp/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A25%2C%22os%22%3A48022557.80000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-25" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Chace Crawfor</strong><strong>d</strong>, who worked with Michelle in <em>Gossip Girl</em>, shared that the actress was &quot;one of a kind.&quot; He posted three photos with Michelle, captioning them with: &quot;I remember her coming on set for the first time and just absolutely owning it. She was a force of nature and just so so unapologetically funny and magnetic.. remembering those years with a big smile. Just a terrible loss. Love you ❤️&quot;<em></em></p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-27" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGjc8KTuVdK/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A27%2C%22os%22%3A48234244.80000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="811" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-27" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Taylor Momsen</strong>, who was also part of the <em>Gossip Girl </em>squad, mourns the loss of her friend. In a heartwarming post, Taylor honored Michelle, writing, &quot;In shock…When I met this girl 17 years ago I knew we’d be friends..she was smart and sassy, bold and sensitive, funny as fuck and filled with fire. She was simply awesome. I’ll miss our late night calls that no one should ever hear but us. She was always in my corner and there to support me whether I was right or wrong. I will miss you everyday my love..I think we truly understood each other and I am so grateful to have had a friend like you in my life for so long..You were a true friend to me which is a rarity in this world and I can’t believe I won’t hear your voice again..I hope you’re fucking up heaven for both of us..I love you so much Michelle, my heart is on the floor. I’m still in shock but I needed to honor her, she deserves more than this. I grieve with all her fans around the world, and my heart is with her family and loved ones. I have so much to say, but she’s the only one I’d want to say it to, my love to you all xxt&quot;<em></em><em></em></p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-29" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGj6Nw-ORqD/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A29%2C%22os%22%3A65350525.900000036%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="816" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-29" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Michelle&#x27;s other <em>Gossip Girl </em>co-star, <strong>Ed Westwick</strong>,<strong> </strong>posted a photo of the actress on his Instagram Stories with the caption &quot;So sad to hear the passing of @michelletrachtenberg. Sending prayers.&quot;<em></em></p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1740612002853ed westwick on michelle trachtenberg.png" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@michelletrachtenberg</strong></p>

<p>Michelle Trachtenberg was fondly remembered for the energy she brought to the set and how funny and intelligent she was. </p>

Michelle Trachtenberg was fondly remembered for the energy she brought to the set and how funny and intelligent she was.

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Celebrities Pay Tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg in the Wake of Her Death

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Published February 27, 2025 07:40 AM PHT

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Updated February 27, 2025 03:35 PM PHT

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