We’re very unhappy to report that (*39*) Trachtenberg, finest identified for taking part in Sarah (*39*) Gellar’s title character’s little sister Daybreak Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has handed away out of the blue on the age of 39.
A precise explanation for dying has not been disclosed, however The NYPD has confirmed that police responded to a 911 name at 1 Columbus Place in New York Metropolis round 8:00 a.m. on February 26.
“Upon arrival, officers noticed a 39-year-old feminine unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded to the placement and pronounced the sufferer deceased. Criminality is just not suspected.”
“It’s with nice disappointment to substantiate that (*39*) Trachtenberg has handed away,” her rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday morning. “The household requests privateness for his or her loss. There aren’t any additional particulars presently.”
Along with her Buffy position, Trachtenberg performed Georgina Sparks on Gossip Woman, and likewise appeared within the likes of Nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Pete & Pete and All My Kids. Submit-Buffy, she had supporting roles in EuroTrip, 17 Once more, Ice Princess and extra grownup destiny comparable to Mysterious Pores and skin.
Trachtenberg’s final credited appearing job was in 2023, reprising Georgina Sparks on Max’s Gossip Woman reboot.
Over the previous yr or so, Trachtenberg obtained messages from followers who had grown involved about her well being on account of a drastic change in her look, however she was fast to reply.
“Enjoyable truth. That is my face. Not malnutrition, no issues. Why do it’s a must to hate? Get a calendar.”
“I’ve obtained a number of feedback lately about my look,” she wrote in one other Instagram publish. “I’ve by no means had cosmetic surgery, I’m joyful and wholesome. Test your self haters.”
Again in 2021, Trachtenberg thanked Gellar for talking out in opposition to Joss Whedon following abuse allegations made in opposition to the Buffy showrunner.
“I’m courageous sufficient now as a 35-year-old girl to repost this,” she wrote on social media. “As a result of. This should. Be identified. As a youngster. Together with his not acceptable habits… Very. Not. Acceptable.” She then went again and added, “The final. Remark I’ll make on this. Was. There was a rule. Saying. He isn’t allowed in a room alone with (*39*) once more.”
You’ll be able to take a look at Trachtenberg’s ultimate Instagram publish under, together with some tributes from a number of of her Buffy co-stars.
Our ideas exit to (*39*)’s family and friends throughout this very troublesome time.
