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Gellar Honors 'Buffy' Co-Star Trachtenberg on Death Anniversary
26 Feb
Summary
- Sarah Michelle Gellar paid tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg one year after her death.
- Trachtenberg died naturally from complications of diabetes mellitus at age 39.
- Gellar recalled Trachtenberg's infectious smile and joyful presence.
Sarah Michelle Gellar has paid a touching tribute to her "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" co-star, Michelle Trachtenberg, on the first anniversary of her death. Gellar posted a message on Instagram reflecting on their enduring friendship, which spanned over three decades and began on "All My Children."
Gellar recalled Trachtenberg's impressive growth as an actress and her presence at countless childhood birthdays. She highlighted Trachtenberg's unforgettable smile, which illuminated her face and spread happiness to those around her.
Michelle Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her Manhattan home on February 26, 2025. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner later confirmed her death at age 39 was natural, stemming from complications related to diabetes mellitus. Trachtenberg had joined "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" in 2000, portraying Dawn Summers, the sister of Gellar's character.
