The 39-year-old actress had shared a series of throwback posts just a week before her sudden demise.
Michelle Trachtenberg passed away at the age of 39. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Hollywood’s beloved actress Michelle Trachtenberg’s sudden demise has left her fans, friends and industry colleagues in shock. She was found “unconscious and unresponsive” in her apartment in New York City on February 26. Known for her iconic roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Michelle also had a strong presence on social media. She often used to share glimpses of her life with her fans. Just a week before her death, Michelle had shared a throwback picture on her Instagram feed.
On February 19, the Gossip Girl actress dropped a post, which became her last message to her fans. It featured a close-up photo of Michelle dressed in a green-coloured gown, which was seemingly taken during the premiere of her 2013 movie Killing Kennedy. In the caption of the post, she wrote, “I wanted to look like naughty #tinkerbell #throwback.”
Leading up to her last post on Instagram, Michelle shared a series of throwback photos, revisiting some cherished moments from her past. She posted a bunch of her red carpet looks and two special posts on Valentine’s Day, including a sweet tribute to her boyfriend, Jay Cohen. Meanwhile, on February 13, she posted a recent selfie of herself wearing a blue-coloured sweater featuring a tiger, paired with a pair of sunglasses over her head and a sleek neckpiece.
In the caption, Michelle wrote, “Eye of the Tiger,” followed by a tiger and evil eye amulet emojis. After her sudden demise, the actress’ fans have filled the comment section of her recent posts with heartfelt tributes.
Michelle passed away at 39. The New York Police Department confirmed that she was found in an apartment in the city, though the cause of her death remains under investigation. However, many media reports have stated that Micheel had been struggling with health issues in the months leading up to her death, and she had even undergone a liver transplant that may have led to complications.
A source told People that the actress was struggling both physically and mentally in the year before she passed away, highlighting that she was “really down emotionally.” “She told friends she was struggling. She was sick and open with those in her circle about how much she was struggling,” shared the source.
