Michelle Trachtenberg: How her friends and colleagues react to her death

The surprising death of Michelle Trachtenberg (1985 - 20125) has also shocked colleagues and friends of the actress, as can be read in various statements and on social media.

Trachtenberg began her career in 1996 at the age of ten in the children's film "Harriet - The Little Detective" alongside Rosie O'Donnell (62). "People" quotes from a statement by O'Donnell on the death of the 39-year-old: "I loved her very much. She hasn't had an easy time in recent years. I wish I could have helped her."

Melissa Joan Hart (48), who played the lead role in the 90s series "Clarissa", also commented on the early death of the actress, who had a guest appearance in the series. She wrote on Instagram about a scene between the two : "I am heartbroken to hear of the death of @michelletrachtenberg!!! So young, so talented and so sweet!" she wrote in the caption. She reported on the scene: "I think this was around 1992, and the idea of ​​the episode was that I was babysitting a total nightmare. But Michelle was completely different from her character, and even at that young age we got along splendidly."

"Buffy" cast says goodbye

Trachtenberg also enjoyed great success as the little sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar's (47) character Buffy in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". James Marsters (62), who played the vampire Spike in the cult series, speaks highly of his co-star. In a statement, he said she was a wonderful person and his heart was heavy because of this loss. He went on to say that the world had "lost a wonderful soul" and remembers Michelle as "incredibly intelligent, hilarious and a very talented person".

Alyson Hannigan (50), who played Willow Rosenberg in "Buffy,"posted several pictures of herself and Trachtenberg from the series and their time filming together. She wrote: "I am deeply saddened by the news of Michelle's death. She brought a loving energy to the set of 'Buffy.' My thoughts are with Michelle's family and friends." And Angel actor David Boreanaz (55) also reacted with a black and white picture of the actress in his Instagram story and wrote "So incredibly sad. RIP and prayers for her and her family."

Kim Cattrall: "It breaks my heart"

Kim Cattrall (68), who played with Trachtenberg in the 2005 film "Frozen", paid tribute to her deceased colleague with a joint photo on Instagram . She wrote: "Rest in peace, sweet Michelle." She also commented on a Variety post on X about the death announcement with the words: "It breaks my heart. So talented, far too young."

Trachtenberg's "Gossip Girl" co-star Ed Westwick (37), who played Chuck Bass in the series, reacted with a photo of the actress in his Instagram story, to which he wrote: "I am so saddened by the passing of @michelletrachtenberg and sending prayers." In the photo, the actress can be seen in her role as Georgina Sparks in "Gossip Girl."

Trachtenberg's ex-boyfriend: "She was an incredible person"

People from Trachtenberg's private life have also spoken out - like her ex-boyfriend Shawn Ashmore (45). The actor posted a picture of the couple on Instagram and wrote: "She was an incredible person and I will always remember the years we spent together. She was loving, quirky and would never give up an SVU ["Law & Order", editor's note] marathon." The two were together from 2004 to 2006.

The "New York Post" was the first to report on Wednesday evening that the "Gossip Girl" star was found dead by her mother that morning at the age of 39. The actress is said to have died of natural causes.

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