Rosie O’Donnell, who starred alongside Trachtenberg in the starlet’s first movie, the Nickelodeon-produced 1996 film adaptation of the children’s novel “Harriet the Spy,” called the actress’ death “heartbreaking.”

The actress played socialite Georgina Sparks on the hit CW series Michelle Trachtenberg’s Gossip Girl costars, Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford, are paying tribute to her after her sudden death at age 39.

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her starring roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl has died at the age of 39. Trachtenberg, who starred in a myriad of 90s and 2000s TV shows and movies,

Gossip Girl’ alum Ed Westwick paid tribute to former costar Michelle Trachtenberg following her death at age 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has tragically passed away at 39. Friends and fellow stars mourn her loss as investigations into her death continue.

Gossip Girl and Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg has tragically died at the age of 39 on Wednesday - with co-stars stepping forward to pay tribute to the actress

"She struggled the last few years," O'Donnell says. "I wish I could have helped.” Several other co-stars shared their condolences.

Following the heartbreaking news that the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star died Wednesday at the age of 39, friends and former colleagues took to social media to honor the late actress.

Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick has posted a tribute to late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg following her death today (26 February). Trachtenberg was best known for TV roles such as Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl, as well as Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

The 'Gossip Girl' star passed away in February 2025 at age 39, and her former cast members are reacting to the devastating loss.

Michelle Trachtenberg, famed for her role as Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl, was found dead in New York City at 39. Her co-stars Ed Westwick and Chace