US Edition'Buffy' Star Shares Message for Michelle Trachtenberg on What Would've Been Her 40th Birthday
Sarah Michelle Gellar reflects on her friendship with Michelle Trachtenberg, who died at 39 from diabetes complications, leaving a lasting legacy among Buffy fans and co-stars.
- On Oct. 11, Sarah Michelle Gellar posted an Instagram clip of her hugging Michelle Trachtenberg, reflecting on Trachtenberg's teen years for what would have been her 40th birthday.
- Officers found Michelle Trachtenberg unresponsive on Feb. 26 in New York City, and the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner said her death was due to complications from diabetes, ruling it natural.
- Allyson Hannigan wrote on Instagram that `She brought a loving energy to the set of Buffy. My thoughts are with Michelle's family and friends`, prompting an outpouring from fans and former cast members.
- Gellar recalled their decades-long friendship eight months after Trachtenberg's death, sharing memories publicly and previously writing on Instagram, `I will live& for you.`
- Trachtenberg had been developing a `sharp, biting` screenplay based on Jerry Oppenheimer's Toy Monster and was working in TV commercials from age 3, born on Oct. 11, 1985.
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'Buffy' star shares message for Michelle Trachtenberg on what would've been her 40th birthday
(NEXSTAR) – Sarah Michelle Gellar, the star of TV’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” shared a sweet message to her late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg on what would’ve been the latter’s 40th birthday. In the post, shared on Oct. 11, Gellar remembered her and her on-screen sister’s relationship during their time on “Buffy,” after having appeared on the same soap opera as child actors years before. 6 great Diane Keaton films and where to watch them…
'Buffy' honors Michelle Trachtenberg on what would've been her 40th birthday
(NEXSTAR) – Sarah Michelle Gellar, the star of TV’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” shared a sweet message to her late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg on what would’ve been the latter’s 40th birthday. In the post, shared on Oct. 11, Gellar remembered her and her on-screen sister’s relationship during their time on “Buffy,” after having appeared on the same soap opera as child actors years before. “When you turned 16, it was hard not to still see you a…
Known for her roles in Buffy and Gossip Girl, Michelle Trachtenberg passed away on February 26th. While the actress should have blown her 40 candles on October 11th, her big fictional sister, Sarah Michelle Gellar, gave her a shocking tribute on Instagram.
Sarah Michelle Gellar remembers late 'Buffy' costar Michelle Trachtenberg with heartfelt birthday tribute
The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl" actress died in February at 39.20th Century Fox/Everett Sarah Michelle Gellar and Michelle Trachtenberg for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'Sarah Michelle Gellar is paying tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg on what would have been her 40th birthday.Eight months after Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications at age 39, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star is looking back on her decades-long friendship wi…
Sarah Michelle Gellar Pays Tribute to Late Buffy Co-star Michelle Trachtenberg on 40th Birthday
Photo Credit: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Sarah Michelle Gellar paid a heartfelt tribute to her former co-star, Michelle Trachtenberg. Trachtenberg was found dead in her apartment in February 2025. However, Gellar posted this emotional message on October 11, which would’ve marked the late actress’ 40th birthday. Sarah Michelle Gellar remembers ‘little sister’ Michelle Trachtenberg on 40th birthday On October 11, Sarah Miche…
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