Tributes are flowing for Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg after she died at 39 years old.
Trachtenberg appeared on the hit TV show Gossip Girl as Georgina Sparks, and her co-star Blake Lively, who played Serena van der Woodsen, shared an image their first day on set together, noting that Trachtenberg “was electricity”.
“You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed. Everything she did, she did 200 per cent,” Lively wrote.
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“She laughed the fullest at someone’s joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself.”
Lively remembered her former co-star for always “creating a nice experience for anyone who was in her orbit” down to the finest details.
“She was a kind person, through and through. Time passes. You take for granted that you get the chance to see an old friend,” she continued.
“To paraphrase, the real tragedies in life are the ones that blindside you on an idle Tuesday.
“Hold those you love and have loved dear. The world lost a deeply sensitive and good person in Michelle.
“May her work and her huge heart be remembered by those who were lucky enough to experience her fire.”
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Fellow Gossip Girl alum Ed Westwick was the first to share a tribute to Trachtenberg.
Shortly after news of her death broke Westwick, who appeared in the show as Chuck Bass, shared a post on Instagram saying he was “so sad” to hear of her death.
“So sad to hear of the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg, sending prayers,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories, underneath a shot of her on the show.
The actress was found dead in her Manhattan apartment in New York City, multiple United States outlets are reporting.
Police sources told ABC News the late star was found dead by her mother and said she only recently had a liver transplant and was suffering from some “complications”.
No official cause of death has yet been confirmed.
She is believed to have died from natural causes, though that won’t be confirmed until New York City’s Medical Examiner concludes their investigation.
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Fellow Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford, who played Nate Archibald on the hit show, said Trachtenberg was “one of a kind” as he remembered his late colleague and friend.
“Michelle was one of a kind. I remember her coming on set for the first time and just absolutely owning it,” he wrote to his millions of followers on Instagram.
“She was a force of nature and just so so unapologetically funny and magnetic.. remembering those years with a big smile. Just a terrible loss. Love you ❤️.”
Rosie O’Donnell, who worked with the late actress on the film Harriet the Spy back in 1996, said Trachtenberg’s death was “heartbreaking”.
In a statement to US Weekly, she said: “I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped.”
Warner Bros Entertainment, also shared a tribute to the late star following news of her shock death.
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Sharing a picture of the late, star, they wrote to followers: “Remembering Michelle Trachtenberg.”
Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall shared a tribute to Trachtenberg, after they starred together in the 2005 teen comedy film, Ice Princess.
In an Instagram post, underneath a picture of the pair together, Cattrall wrote: “Rest in peace sweet Michelle 💔.”
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Sabrina star Melissa Joan Hart also shared a tribute to the late actress on Instagram and said she was “heartbroken” to hear the news of her passing.
They worked together on the ’90s sitcom Clarissa Explains It All.
“So young, so talented and so sweet! Here is a fun scene from when she was on #ClarissaExplainsItAll. I think this was about 1992 and the episode was an idea I had about babysitting a total nightmare,” she wrote underneath a clip of them on the show.
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“But Michelle was nothing like her character and even this young, we got along wonderfully.”
She added hashtags including “gone too soon”.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel star James Marsters shared a post dedicated to his late co-star, calling her a “beautiful soul”.
“My heart is heavy today. We have lost a beautiful soul. Michelle was fiercely intelligent, howlingly funny, and a very talented person. She died much too young, and leaves behind scores of people who knew and loved her,” he wrote.
He added: “My heart goes out to her family who are good people, and are suffering the greatest loss anyone could bear. I hope everyone can give them space to heal in this most difficult time. Godspeed Michelle. You are missed.”
Actress Alyson Hannigan, who also worked on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, said she was “deeply saddened” by her co-star’s death.
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“I am deeply saddened by the news of Michelle’s passing. She brought a loving energy to the set of Buffy. My thoughts are with Michelle’s family and friends,” she wrote.
Trachtenberg was a Nickelodeon star and actor and comedian and SNL star Kenan Thompson shared a video of the late star alongside a touching tribute.
“Our first Nick movie star has departed us!! She was my friend and now she rests!! 🙏🏾 Check on your people!!! ❤️” he wrote.
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Trachtenberg’s A Holiday for Love co-star Melissa Gilbert shared a picture of them together and said: “Oh Michy…and we lived so close to one another…..my heart aches for your family and all those who loved you so… @michelletrachtenberg #ripsweetgirl
Born in New York City, the actress found great success in her career over the years.
She started out a child star before finding fame in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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