Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at 39

The actress, 39, captioned a Halloween costume photo, "Happy Valentine’s Day to the man who sits still long enough for me to paint his face."

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Trachtenberg passed away on February 26, 2025, in her NYC apartment, with the cause still under investigation by the New York Medical Examiner.

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Her final Instagram post on February 19, 2025, was a nostalgic throwback, but her Valentine’s note to Cohen stole the spotlight.

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Fans and stars like David Boreanaz mourned her loss, revisiting her sweet tribute to Cohen, her partner since at least 2020.

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Reports hint at health struggles, including a liver transplant, though her death isn’t deemed suspicious, leaving many questions unanswered

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The playful post of Trachtenberg and Cohen as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde became a poignant memory of their low-key romance

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Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at 39

The actress, 39, captioned a Halloween costume photo, "Happy Valentine’s Day to the man who sits still long enough for me to paint his face."

The actress, 39, captioned a Halloween costume photo, "Happy Valentine’s Day to the man who sits still long enough for me to paint his face."

Trachtenberg passed away on February 26, 2025, in her NYC apartment, with the cause still under investigation by the New York Medical Examiner.

Trachtenberg passed away on February 26, 2025, in her NYC apartment, with the cause still under investigation by the New York Medical Examiner.

Her final Instagram post on February 19, 2025, was a nostalgic throwback, but her Valentine’s note to Cohen stole the spotlight.

Her final Instagram post on February 19, 2025, was a nostalgic throwback, but her Valentine’s note to Cohen stole the spotlight.

Fans and stars like David Boreanaz mourned her loss, revisiting her sweet tribute to Cohen, her partner since at least 2020.

Fans and stars like David Boreanaz mourned her loss, revisiting her sweet tribute to Cohen, her partner since at least 2020.

Reports hint at health struggles, including a liver transplant, though her death isn’t deemed suspicious, leaving many questions unanswered

Reports hint at health struggles, including a liver transplant, though her death isn’t deemed suspicious, leaving many questions unanswered

The playful post of Trachtenberg and Cohen as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde became a poignant memory of their low-key romance

The playful post of Trachtenberg and Cohen as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde became a poignant memory of their low-key romance

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