Michelle Trachtenberg Remembered by Buffy, Harriet the Spy Co-Stars

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The acting world is grieving over the loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, who initially made her mark as a child star in the series The Adventures of Pete & Pete, later gracing television shows such as Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and appearing in films like Mysterious Skin and Ice Princess. The news of her passing was announced on February 26, and since then, her fellow actors have been expressing their fond memories on social media.

In simpler terms, Rosie O’Donnell, who worked with Trachtenberg in ‘Harriet the Spy’, shared with People magazine that she held Trachtenberg dearly and was saddened by her struggles in recent years, wishing she could have provided more support. Similarly, J. Smith-Cameron, who played Harriet’s mother in the movie, also released a statement expressing her condolences. She recalled that Trachtenberg was thrilled to land her first lead film role in ‘Harriet the Spy’. As an adult, they reconnected through social media. Smith-Cameron expressed her feelings of shock and discomfort upon hearing about Trachtenberg’s passing.

The TV families of Trachtenberg (the actress) expressed their thoughts and prayers with their own family. Alyson Hannigan, who portrayed Willow on Buffy, posted on Instagram that Trachtenberg had a warm, caring demeanor on set. Kenan Thompson, who previously worked with Trachtenberg at Nickelodeon, encouraged everyone to reach out and check on their friends.

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2025-02-27 04:53