Michelle Trachtenberg's Death: Tributes For the Gossip Girl Actress Pour in From Blake Lively, Sarah Michelle Geller, and More

The industry is mourning the unfortunate and untimely death of Michelle Trachtenberg. Read all the touching tributes.

Apoorva Rastogi
Written by Apoorva Rastogi , Entertainment Journalist
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 | 08:59 PM IST | 10.7K
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Michelle Trachtenberg and Blake Lively (Getty Images)

Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of death

As the industry continues to mourn the untimely passing of Michelle Trachtenberg, her co-stars pay heartfelt tributes to the actress. Amid the news of Trachtenberg's unfortunate death, the likes of Blake Lively, Kim Cattrall, and many more have honored the memory of their friend, and co-star. 

Blake Lively

Blake Lively mourns the death of her friend (Instagram)

Blake Lively posted an emotional message on her Instagram. She reminded about the first day she met her Gossip Girl co-star, saying, "This is the first day I met Michelle. She was electricity. You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed." The alum recalled, "She always had yummy caramel smelling lipgloss on because she didn't just want to sparkle on camera, she liked creating a nice experience for anyone who was in her orbit, even down to the subtle smell of her lipgloss because she cared about the sweet details."

Calling her "fiercely loyal and brave," the IEWU star concluded that people who were "lucky enough to experience her fire" will remember her.

Sarah Michelle Geller


The Buffy the Vampire Slayer star posted a heartwrenching message following her on-screen sister's death. She posted snaps of herself with Michelle, from stills from the show, to BTS of their life togther. She wrote, "Michelle, listen to me. Listen. I love you. I will always love you. The hardest thing in this world, is to live in it. I will be brave. I will live… for you"

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Alyson Hannigan


Alyson Hannigan who worked alongside Trachtenberg in Buffy the Vampire Slayer said, she was "deeply saddened by the news of Michelle’s passing." She revealed the 39-year-old brought a "loving energy to the set of Buffy," while keeping her "family and friends" in her thoughts.

Kim Cattrall


Sex and The City star Kim Cattrall worked with Michelle on Disney's live action flick, Ice Princess. The actress shared a photo of the two shring the screen. She captioned the post, "Rest in peace sweet Michelle."

David Boreanaz

David Boreanaz mours the death of Michelle Trachtenberg (Instagram)

David Boreanaz who worked with Trachtenberg on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, shared the announcement of her death on his Instagram stories, writing "So vey sad...horrible news." The actor send prayers to her close ones, saying, "RIP and prayers to her and her family."

Kenan Thompson


The SNL star Kenan Thompson reminiced about their Nickelodeon days together, sharing a image of the two togther, and a clip of a young Michelle reporting on a mock fight, he wrote, "Our first Nick movie star has departed us!!" He further penned, "She was my friend and now she rests!! 🙏🏾 Check on your people!!!"

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Shawn Ashmore


Shawn Ashmore dated Trachtenberg for almost 2 years, the duo were togther from 2004-2006, but in the end it didn't work out for the couple. Ashmore grieved the actress' demise, saying, " She was an incredible person and I will always remember the years we spent together fondly. She was loving, quirky and would never pass up a law and order SVU marathon:)" He payed "condolences" to her mom, Lana, and big sister, Irene. 

James Marsters


Buffy Co-Star James Marsters admited his heart felt heavy. He said, "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." While paying his condolences to her family, he wrote, "Godspeed Michelle. You are missed."

Kristin Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth (Instagram)

Kristin Chenoweth shared a sweet snap of Trachtenberg and her together on her Instagram story. The wicked star wrote, "One of the most precious people I've ever known. I will never forget you, Michelle."

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Ed Westwick

Ed Westwick posts about Michelle (Instagram)

Ed Westwick who co-starred alongside Michelle posted on his Instagram stories, "So sad to hear of the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg sending prayers."

Chace Crawford


The Boys actor Chace Crawford penned a heartfelt tribute for his Gossip Girl co-star. He wrote, "Michelle was one of a kind. I remember her coming on set for the first time and just absolutely owning it." Calling her a "force of nature" and "unapologetically funny and magnetic" he revealed he remembers those years with a "big smile."

Rosie O’Donnell

Rosie O’Donnell with Michelle (Instagram)

Rosie O’Donnell who starred alongside Michelle in Harriet the Spy when she was starting out as a child star was heartbroken by the news of her Demise. 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."

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (Gossip Girl Creators)

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (Getty Images)

In a statement to NBC News, the two creators of Gossip Girl revealed, "We are deeply saddened by the news of Michelle’s passing." They recalled the actress being "funny, kind, and talented." Commenting on her iconic character from The CW show, they said, "Her portrayal of Georgina Sparks was an iconic fan favorite, and grew from a one season villain to a beloved character who returned over the course of six seasons."

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Apoorva Rastogi
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