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One Year On, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Taylor Momsen Remember Michelle Trachtenberg

The New York City medical examiner previously ruled her death a natural result of diabetes complications.

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Actresses Michelle Trachtenberg and Taylor Momsen attend the World of Giuseppe Zanotti during Fashion's Night Out at the Giuseppe Zanotti Boutique on September 10, 2009 in New York City.
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Overview

  • On Feb. 26, Sarah Michelle Gellar shared an Instagram photo carousel recalling a 30‑plus year friendship and vowing to keep Trachtenberg’s memory alive.
  • Taylor Momsen posted an emotional message on Threads from tour in São Paulo describing a sudden wave of grief on the eve of the anniversary.
  • Trachtenberg died on Feb. 26, 2025, at 39 after being found unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment, and authorities reported no suspicion of foul play.
  • The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City confirmed a natural death caused by complications of diabetes mellitus following laboratory review.
  • Trachtenberg was celebrated for standout roles as Dawn on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl, with early acclaim in Harriet the Spy and later films such as EuroTrip.