In response to the incident, O’Donnell said that Trachtenberg “struggled” prior to her passing, adding, “I wish I could have helped,” in a statement.
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Rosie O’Donnell said Trachtenberg “struggled” prior to her untimely passing
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HighlightsSaying Trachtenberg “struggled” before her passing, Rosie O’Donnell stated, “I wish I could’ve helped.“The late Gossip Girl star called O’Donnell was “[her] biggest supporter” during the filming of her first movie.Stars took to social media to mourn the sudden passing of Michelle Trachtenberg at age 39.
O’Donnell starred with Trachtenberg in the beloved family movieHarriet the Spyin 1996, when Trachtenberg was only 10 years old.
“I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped,” she said in her statement.O’Donnell’s statement coincides with Trachtenberg’s fans discovering“cryptic” messageson social media, leading many of them to rush to her Instagram account.
Trachtenberg called O’Donnell her “biggest supporter” during the filming of ‘Harriet the Spy’
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Best known for her iconic roles as Dawn Summers onBuffy the Vampire Slayerand Georgina Sparks onGossip Girl,Michelle Trachtenberghad a special place in her heart forHarriet the Spy, her very first movie.
When asked about the movie’s 25th anniversary, Trachtenberg got emotional. “Don’t you effing make me cry,” she toldEntertainment Tonightin a2021 interview.
“I turned 10 years old on the first day of principal photography ofHarriet the Spy,” theGossip Girlstar added. “Rosie was my biggest supporter. There was a lot required of me. I’m extremely grateful for the experience.”
Speaking of O’Donnell, Trachtenberg added, “She protected me so much.”
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Last year, the actress underwent a liver transplant. Sources say that her body may have rejected thetransplant, causing complications and leading to her death.According to a friend’sstatement, Trachtenberg “knew death was a high possibility” after the medical procedure.
Stars are mourning the sudden passing of Michelle Trachtenberg
Trachtenberg’sBuffyco-star, James Marsters, toldThe Post, “My heart is heavy today. 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.”
Trachtenberg’s former co-stars honored her in heartfelt messages
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Gossip Girlstar Chace Crawford also reacted to Trachtenberg’s passing. “Michelle was one of a kind. I remember her coming on set for the first time and just absolutely owning it,” he wrote.
“She was a force of nature and just so so unapologetically funny and magnetic… Just a terrible loss. Love you”
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Gossip Girlco-star Blake Lively wrote, “She was electricity. You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed. Everything she did, she did 200%.”
Trachtenberg’sAdventures of Pete & Peteco-star Danny Tamberelli remembered the star as “a bright light, firecracker and caring person who spent a lot of time and effort advocating for people who needed a louder voice.”
“Michelle was someone to look up to in this business and to the general world at large,” Tamberelli added. “She will be missed.”
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