Stars Mourn Trachtenberg & Panettiere

Blake Lively recently paid a heartfelt tribute to Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg, two actresses who have passed away. Lively shared a montage of clips from the 2005 Disney film "Ice Princess," where Panettiere and Trachtenberg starred together, underscoring the bond they developed onscreen.

Trachtenberg, who passed away in February 2025 at the age of 39, was remembered by Lively with deep admiration for her intensity and loyalty. Panettiere's death was reported this past Sunday. Lively's poignant message encouraged kindness, stating, "You never know what others are going through," and expressing gratitude for the joy both actresses brought.

In "Ice Princess," Trachtenberg played Casey Carlyle, a student who discovers competitive figure skating, while Panettiere portrayed Gen Harwood, a seasoned skater. Their characters initially clashed but eventually formed a supportive bond. The film, released in 2005, garnered $25.7 million at the box office and left a lasting cultural impression.

Both actresses built significant careers following "Ice Princess." Trachtenberg became known for her role as Georgina Sparks in "Gossip Girl," and Panettiere starred in "Heroes" and "Nashville." Trachtenberg's cause of death was confirmed as complications from diabetes mellitus. Panettiere's cause of death remains undetermined, with reports of Narcan found at the scene.