Michelle Trachtenberg has Died !

[wickedwillow]

it feels so shocking, losing one of the Buffy cast doesn't seem so real, especially one of the youngest, feel so much for her family

 

[Ethan Reigns]

When you saw Michelle portray a character, you saw the character, not an actress portraying a character, she was that good. The DVD comments even had Alison Hannigan remarking about her ability. She was also good in Eurotrip and one episode of NCIS L.A. where she played the feisty daughter of an admiral. I guess when God calls you back, you are bound to go, but there was so much more she could have done from age 39 on. She had been on the same soap opera as SMG and SMG was the one who recruited her for Buffy.

Still sad and too young. R.I.P. Michelle, we will miss you.

 

[TheXandyman]

I'm not afraid to admit that I shed a tear for Michelle Trachtenberg, today. I can't believe it! When a friend of mine first told me that she was dead, my first thought was 'Nah, that's too hard to believe. It's got to be another fake celebrity death hoax!'. I was shocked when I had checked it out for myself! A part of me is still wishing for her to post a new social media message saying 'I'm still here guys!'.

So, so sad. 🙁

R.I.P. lil' Dawnie!

 

[Cohen]

Like anyone, when a friend or family passes, people mourn and feel full of sadness - but we should celebrate her life, her career, her being on this planet for 39 years.
So don't cry (too much), celebrate her as if she was still with us and mark the date of her passing on your calendars because from now on it'll be her day for all of us (Buffy) fans.

This is a good point. I have made a list of rewatches to honor her. I did that for Shannen last summer, too.

Trying to find a decent copy of her show "Mercy," where she played a nurse on eBay.

 

[Fuffy Baith]

This was so sad and shocking to hear. 😢 RIP to Michelle, our Dawn. She will be missed.

 

[CHK DeWilSon]

I'm embarrassed to say that I just found out about Michelle.
I'm not one to watch the news and read or watch a lot of showbiz news either so this has been an incredible shock to the system especially give her relative young age.
Actually in tears about it and so sad for her family and friends and also her partner who I read she was in a relationship with.
And Sarah having to go through another loss after Shannen and given I believe that Sarah recommended Michelle for the role of Dawn having known her already.
I imagine there may be a possibility of a tribute to Michelle for the reboot in some sort of fashion.

RIP Michelle Trachtenberg.

 

[NileQT87]

An artist made this and it's doing the rounds.

Ray Daoust on Instagram: ""C'MERE, KIDDO.." RIP Michelle Trachtenberg. Sloppy, but I made a thing and I wanna share it with my fellow BuffyVerse fans.. 🖤 (As far as we know they didn't meet, but I'm pretty sure they would get along *fabulously*. RIP

201 likes, 26 comments - mister_scratch_0753 on February 26, 2025: ""C'MERE, KIDDO.." RIP Michelle Trachtenberg. Sloppy, but I made a thing and I wanna share it with my fellow BuffyVerse fans.. 🖤 (As far as we know they didn't meet, but I'm pretty sure they would get along *fabulously*. RIP our...

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[Stake fodder]

There will be no autopsy to determine the cause of Michelle's death.

Trachtenberg's family objected to an autopsy for religious reasons so the medical examiner's office was unable to determine how she died.

Because there is no suspicion of foul play or criminality associated with the actress's death, the medical examiner did not overrule the family's objection and limited the investigation to an external examination.

(Link to news story)

 

[DarkLordsHaunt]

Still in such shock over this. It's like a punch in the gut every time I see a post about her passing. Wow.
It's clear she touched soo many lives over the years. Her legacy will absolutely live on and she will never be forgotten.

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There will be no autopsy to determine the cause of Michelle's death.

(Link to news story)

That's fair, honestly. Even if it wasn't for religious reasons. It's not like she was a perfectly healthy person. All we know is she'd had a liver transplant. It's entirely possible she had more issues going on that only her family knows about. But a lot of people think it's related to the transplant which would make sense too.

 

[TamsinValencia]

She was too young! It just goes to show that you can't wait to do what you want! You might have less time than you think!

Only 39 is far too young! 🙁

 

[HushSarah]

Gutted this has happened. She was too damn young. I'm a wreak.

 

[GreyWalker1958]

Vanessa L Chester (Jamie from "Harriet The Spy")'s IG tribute post

 

[DeepBlueJoy]

Still in such shock over this. It's like a punch in the gut every time I see a post about her passing. Wow.
It's clear she touched soo many lives over the years. Her legacy will absolutely live on and she will never be forgotten.

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That's fair, honestly. Even if it wasn't for religious reasons. It's not like she was a perfectly healthy person. All we know is she'd had a liver transplant. It's entirely possible she had more issues going on that only her family knows about. But a lot of people think it's related to the transplant which would make sense too.

They gave me the option of declining autopsy since my mum had been ill because her attending knew what cause of death was - i didn't want invasive violation that wasn't going to 'fix' anything. Losing a parent (or worse, i think, a child) is trauma sufficient.

As long as the doc treating her was comfortable that death was a rational or even expected outcome i can see why no autopsy. At some point you realize nothing will bring the person you love back and you need to let go... And you find you can and it is a relief.

This hurts all the most because i lost mum and my best friend last year. Even though she never knew me, Michelle feels like someone I knew and cared about. I am tired of all this death.

 

[Karin Schill]

This hurts all the most because i lost mum and my best friend last year. Even though she never knew me, Michelle feels like someone I knew and cared about. I am tired of all this death.

I'm sorry for your loss. 🙁

I think it's good that they respect Michelle's family's wishes of no autopsy. This must be so hard for them. 🙁

 

[Stake fodder]

As long as the doc treating her was comfortable that death was a rational or even expected outcome i can see why no autopsy.

Yes, I think Michelle's family was pretty sure why she died and didn't need that for closure. They should get to make the decisions for their own peace of mind.

I'm sorry for your loss, @DeepBlueJoy.

 

[HowiMetdaSlayer]

LEGO Buffy The Vampire Set Pays The Ultimate Tribute Following The Passing Of Michelle Trachtenberg - Yanko Design

The Buffyverse fandom mourns the tragic loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, who passed away just recently at the tender age of 39. As Dawn Summers, she wasn’t just Buffy’s younger sister—she was a living key, a walking paradox, and one of the most unexpected additions to the series. She gave Buffy...

www.yankodesign.com

Awwww 🙂

 

[Cohen]

...but there's not a Dawn character, unless i'm missing something?

 

[nightshade]

...but there's not a Dawn character, unless i'm missing something?

No, this was designed ages ago, not in the last week. It's a potential lego icons set, that's been getting publicity again because of the news about Michelle.

 

[Joan the Vampire Slayer]

I saw on Instagram that she was in "talks" to be involved with the Buffy revival. I'm so devastated she won't have the opportunity to return to the character of Dawn,

 

[Peter Brome]

Michelle, was way too Young to Die! I too was Hoping to see Her On the Buffy Reboot as Dawn!

I'm, Still In Shock! I Still Can't Believe That Michelle is Gone! She was A Great Actress! I Heard That She Was Great On Gossip Girl!