Actress Michelle Trachtenberg had planned to revive her career and secure a strong position in Hollywood before her passing. She tragically died at just 39, leaving her dreams unfulfilled.
Sarah Michelle Gellar found dead in her New York City apartment on Wednesday. The cause was liver-related complications. About a year ago, she had undergone a liver transplant. But issues arising from it led to her death.
A week before passing, Michelle already looked unwell—she struggled to move and had lost significant weight. Despite this, she remained hopeful about returning to Hollywood.
She intended to rejoin public events, with plans to attend a charity screening of her last film, Spiral, in March. In this film, she voiced a woman battling mental illness. The movie was originally set for release in 2021 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. RadarOnline shared more details about the film’s release.
Her death has left many heartbroken. Gellar wrote: “Michelle, listen to me. Listen. I love you. I will always love you. The hardest thing in this world is to live in it. I will be brave. I will live… for you.”
James Marsters, who played Spike, shared: “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, leaving behind so many who knew and loved her.”
Emma Caulfield, known for playing Anya Jenkins, expressed deep sorrow:
“I’m so sorry your bright light died so young. Our Buffy family lost a little sister today. Rest in peace, lovely Mish Mish. You were loved.”
Despite her health struggles, Michelle did not seem overly worried about her condition. She continued living life with remarkable strength.
