Michelle was just 39 when she died. As fans grieve the loss of a 2000s icon, we’re looking back at photos of the late star.
Michelle Trachtenberg cemented herself as a 2000s icon in Hollywood. From her rise as a child star to her years as a young adult, the late actress was versatile while approaching her film career. Her breakout role in Harriet the Spy catapulted Michelle to new heights, and she later landed her roles in Ice Princess, Gossip Girl, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 17 Again and several other memorable projects.
Unfortunately, Michelle died when she was just 39 in February 2025 reportedly after a liver transplant. News of her death shocked countless fans, as many looked back on the starlet’s movies and television roles.
We’re remembering Michelle’s life and career in our gallery of photos below.
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Michelle Trachtenberg in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’
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Michelle Trachtenberg at the ‘Ice Princess’ Premiere
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Michelle Trachtenberg at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival
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Michelle Trachtenberg on Location Filming ‘Gossip Girl’
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Michelle Trachtenberg in 2020
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Michelle Trachtenberg in 2023
