In tragic news, actress Michelle Trachtenberg has allegedly died at the age of 39. Famous for her performances in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl, and Harriet the Spy, the actress was discovered unresponsive at her New York apartment on February 26. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) declared her dead at the scene after attending a 911 call.

Shawn Ashmore Remembers Michelle Trachtenberg
After the heartbreaking news, Trachtenberg’s former boyfriend, actor Shawn Ashmore, responded on Instagram by posting a photo of the couple from a red carpet appearance long ago. “Sad to hear about Michelle’s passing. She was an incredible person, and I will always remember the years we spent together fondly.

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Ashmore continued to characterize her as “loving, quirky, and someone who would never miss a Law & Order: SVU marathon.” He also offered condolences to her mother, Lana, and sister, Irene, for “an incredible loss.”

Fans Mourn the Loss of a Childhood Icon
Trachtenberg’s death has left her fans heartbroken, with most of them turning to social media to mourn. One of the fans posted, “So young. Rest in peace, beautiful soul.” Another said, “Heartbreaking. I loved her sense of humor. We had many fun times together. Gone too soon.”

Trachtenberg and Ashmore were in a relationship between 2004 and 2006. Their relationship was closely watched in the early 2000s.

While the entertainment community laments this sudden loss, Michelle Trachtenberg’s status as a sweetheart of an actress lives on in the roles she played that shaped a generation.