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Gossip Girl actress Michelle Trachtenberg died on February 26, 2025. She was found unresponsive in her apartment by the police. People from the industry and fans alike poured in their tributes across social media platforms. Photographer and journalist Amanda de Cadenet shared an Instagram post expressing her tribute to the actress. She wrote:
“It feels weird and awful to be posting this, but I want to acknowledge your death because I cared about you. I’m grateful we got to connect ,especially in the last few months. I will always remember you as the young vivacious woman I met when I took this photo of you.”
The post was edited later, but it initially included a few more statements. As per a report by People Magazine, Cadenet had previously written:
“Seeing your face from the hospital bed when we FaceTimed recently, even though you did not look like you, your sweetness and humor were still alive. I will not share the details of our conversations over the last 6 months. But you knew that death was a high possibility. I am only sorry that the outcome was not a better one.”
According to an exclusive report by US Weekly, Ariana Rodriguez, a neighbor in Michelle Trachtenberg’s building, observed that she had lost a noticeable amount of weight and no longer looked like her usual self.
A friend also mentioned to the media outlet that her health struggles had been ongoing, including back and bone issues, along with several falls. They recalled that almost every conversation involved a new medical concern. Another source shared that despite facing numerous health challenges, Michelle Trachtenberg tried to stay positive.
Celebrities like Blake Lively and Shawn Ashmore paid tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg
Blake Lively took to her Instagram stories and wrote a heartfelt post dedicated to Trachtenberg. She mentioned that from the moment she met Michelle, her presence was unforgettable. Michelle gave everything her all, whether it was laughing wholeheartedly, standing up for what she believed in, or dedicating herself to her work.
She took pride in her industry, even when it was challenging, and was fiercely loyal to her friends, always standing up for those she cared about. Lively noted that beyond her bold and vibrant personality, Michelle Trachtenberg paid attention to the smallest details, like wearing caramel-scented lip gloss to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for those around her. She was genuinely kind at heart.
Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar posted a tribute alongside a photo of them on her Instagram page. She wrote:
“Michelle, listen to me. Listen. I love you. I will always love you. The hardest thing in this world, is to live in it. I will be brave. I will live… for you”
Actor Shawn Ashmore, who reportedly dated Michelle Trachtenberg, penned a post on Instagram writing:
“Incredibly sad to hear about Michelle’s passing. She was an incredible person and I will always remember the years we spent together fondly. She was loving, quirky and would never pass up a law and order SVU marathon:) My condolences to her mother Lana and sister Irene! This is an incredible loss!”
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Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death was unknown, but a few reports suggested that she died of natural causes.
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