On Wednesday, actress Michelle Trachtenberg died at the age of 39. The actress rose to prominence as a child star in the mid-’90s and went on to appear in movies like Ice Princess and Harriet the Spy and, later, hit shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl. “It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” a representative for Trachtenberg said in a statement shared with several publications. “The family requests privacy for their loss.
Trachtenberg died of natural causes, according to ABC News. Police sources suggested she might have been experiencing complications from a recent liver transplant. Per the New York Post, the actress’s death is not being investigated as suspicious.
Celebrities, former co-stars, and others have flooded social media to give their condolences and react to her death.
Rosie O’Donnell
In a statement to Us Weekly, O’Donnell, who starred with Trachtenberg in Harriet the Spy, said the loss was “heartbreaking.” “I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped,” she said.
Kim Cattrall
Ed Westwick
Westwick, who worked with Trachtenberg on Gossip Girl, posted an image of the actress from the series to his Instagram Stories, captioning it “So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg.”
David Boreanaz
Boreanaz, who starred alongside Trachtenberg in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, posted on his Instagram Stories to mourn the death of his former co-star. “So very sad … horrible news. RIP and prayers to her and her family,” Boreanaz wrote.
Kenan Thompson
Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage
The creators of Gossip Girl released a joint statement following the news of Trachtenberg’s death. “We are deeply saddened by the news of Michelle’s passing. Michelle was so funny, kind, and talented,” they said.
“Her portrayal of Georgina Sparks was an iconic fan favorite, and grew from a one season villain to a beloved character who returned over the course of six seasons. She was a delight to have on set and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with her family.”
Kimberly J. Brown
The Halloweentown star posted a tribute to her Instagram Story, captioning the photo with a broken-heart emoji.