Many had been shocked to study in regards to the dying of Michelle Trachtenberg. The beloved actress, who made a reputation for herself on exhibits like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Lady, died on the age of 39, and plenty of of her co-stars and colleagues had been fast to put up tributes. This contains stars like David Boreanaz, Alyson Hannigan, Kenan Thompson, Ed Westwick and extra who labored with the actress as she grew up on display.
Many from The Buffy the Vampire Slayer forged posted about their love for Trachtenberg. Enjoying Daybreak Summers, the performer appeared in 66 episodes of the traditional collection, and to this present day, it’s one of many roles she’s greatest identified for. Her co-star and Angel actor, David Boreanaz, took to his IG tales to put up a tribute for her, writing:
So very unhappy…horrible information. RIP and prayers to her and her household.
Buffy’s Willow actress, Alyson Hannigan, additionally used her Instagram to put up about her love for the late actress. Importing some throwback photos from their time on the collection (which you’ll watch with a Hulu subscription), she additionally wrote:
I’m deeply saddened by the information of Michelle’s passing. She introduced a loving power to the set of Buffy. My ideas are with Michelle’s household and buddies.
Spike actor James Marsters additionally wrote a heartfelt message about his Buffy co-star on his IG. Posting a close-up selfie of him with Trachtenberg, he mirrored on the actress’s life and the time he spent together with her, noting that “she died a lot too younger.”
For those who’re like me, one of many exhibits you may know Trachtenberg greatest from is Gossip Lady. Within the 2000s, she performed the evil legend Georgina Sparks within the Gossip Lady forged and appeared in 28 episodes. So, to honor her legacy in addition to his work together with her on The CW present, Chuck Bass actor Ed Westwick took to his IG Story to jot down:
So unhappy to listen to of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg sending prayers 🙏🏻[white heart emoji]
Many different stars from initiatives Trachtenberg labored on posted their condolences, too. This included Kim Cattrall, who performed the actress’s skating coach in Ice Princess (which you’ll watch with a Disney+ subscription). As somebody who grew up on this film, this tribute made me very emotional, as Cattrall wrote the next on Instagram alongside a photograph from the movie:
Relaxation in peace candy Michelle 💔
Michelle Trachtenberg was considered one of many baby stars who grew up on Nickelodeon, and whereas there, she labored alongside Kenan Thompson. Posting a video from these days and a picture of them standing collectively, the Saturday Evening Stay star wrote on Instagram:
Our first Nick film star has departed us!! She was my pal and now she rests!! 🙏🏾 Verify in your folks!!! ❤️
Throughout her early profession, the late actress additionally starred in Harriet the Spy because the titular spy. In an announcement to Poeple, her on-screen mother, J. Smith-Cameron, shared a few of her reminiscences from engaged on that movie together with her in addition to her shock about this information:
Her pure ebullient nature was ratcheted up into giddiness as she tried to learn to deal with all that got here with that. She was a really charming little lady. Years later we discovered one another on social media and related briefly. She was at all times very heat towards me. I really feel very shocked and unsettled to listen to of her passing.
Melissa Joan Hart additionally posted about working with Trachtenberg when she was very younger. The 2 carried out collectively on Clarissa Explains It All, and Hart had nothing however improbable issues to say in regards to the actress’s expertise that had been clear as day from a really younger age:
General, the love being proven for the actress is immense, and it’s actually tragic that she died at such a younger age.
On the time of this writing, we do not know why or how she handed away, however as we study extra about what occurred to her, we’ll maintain you up to date.
We right here at CinemaBlend ship our condolences to Trachtenberg’s household, buddies and family members throughout this time.