CELEBRITY tributes have poured in for Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg after he tragic death.
A number of famous faces have shared their heartbreak over the loss of the talented actress, who was sadly passed away aged 39.
Michelle’s body was found in her New York City apartment on Wednesday, just days after she posted selfies that left fans concerned for her health.
The actress was found at around 8 am at a building in Manhattan, New York City, located near Central Park, by her mother, police sources told ABC News.
Leading the tributes include Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall, who posted a touching message about the star.
Kim wrote: “This is Heartbreaking. So talented, much too young,” she commented under Variety’s post.
She added: “RIP Sweet Beauty.“
Kim then shared a photo of them starring together in 2005 movie the Ice Princess and captioned it: “Rest in peace sweet Michelle.”
Matilda and Mrs Doubtfire star Mara Wilson shared a sweet tribute to the late actress.
She wrote: “My heart is breaking for my childhood friend.” along with a photo of Michelle.
“Your memory will be a blessing, Michelle.”
Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress Melissa Joan Heart paid tribute to Melissa.
The pair starred together in 90s sitcom Clarissa Explains It All.
“I’m heartbroken to hear of the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg!! So young, so talented and so sweet!” she wrote.
“Here is a fun scene from when she was on #ClarissaExplainsItAll.”
She continued, “I think this was about 1992 and the episode was an idea I had about babysitting a total nightmare.
“But Michelle was nothing like her character and even this young, we got along wonderfully.”
Michelle’s former Buffy co-star James Marsters called her a “beautiful soul” and said it was the “greatest loss”.
He wrote: “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.”
He continued: “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.”
Rosie O’Donnell, who was in Harriet the Spy, said in a statement that Trachtenberg’s death is “heartbreaking,” according to People.
“I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped,” she said.
David Boreanaz, who shared the screen with Trachtenberg in Buffy, also offered his condolences.
“So very sad […] horrible news,” he wrote on Instagram.
“RIP and prayers to her and her family.”
Star’s death
Photos from Trachtenberg’s luxury Manhattan high-rise show two forensic vehicles and a government van parked outside
Her cause of death hasn’t been confirmed, but cops don’t believe it was suspicious, sources said.
Sources close to the actress have claimed that she could have died from natural causes following a recent liver transplant, ABC affiliate KFSN reported.
According to the insider, she may have suffered fatal side effects from the invasive surgery.
Although Trachtenberg hasn’t been as active on screen, she always kept fans up to date on social media with regular Instagram posts.
Last week, Trachtenberg shared a throwback look of her’s from an awards show with the caption, “I wanted to look like naughty.”
But recent pictures of the actress have sparked concern among fans, as they regularly commented to make sure she was OK.
Just days before her reported death, she snapped a selfie and added the caption “the warmth before the storm.”
Fans quickly flooded her comments with concern, saying, “As long as it isn’t a heavy storm.”
“Why do you look so different now,” wrote one follower as another said, “What happened?”
“You are not wearing black […] are you OK?” a different fan said.
Michelle Trachtenberg’s career
Michelle Trachtenberg began her career as a child actress, starring in over 62 movies and TV shows before her sudden death at age 39.
Notable roles throughout her career include:
- 1994: Nona Mecklenberg in The Adventures of Pete & Pete
- 1996: Harriet in Harriet the Spy
- 1997: Dawn in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- 1999: Penny Brown in Inspector Gadget
- 2001: Hosted and narrated Truth or Scare
- 2004: Jenny in Euro Trip
- 2006: Melissa in Black Christmas
- 2007: Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl
- 2009: Maggie in 17 Again
- 2015: Megan Phillips in The Christmas Gift
The star also made cameo appearances in major TV shows:
- 2006: Lisa Tyler in Law and Order: Criminal Intent
- 2006: Melinda Bardach in House
- 2013: Lily Lockhart in NCIS: Los Angeles
- 2013: Diane Turner in Criminal Minds