Sad news, everyone—Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress who made sneaky little sisters and Upper East Side schemers look so good on screen, has passed away at the age of 39.
If you somehow missed this heartbreaking update, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl star was reportedly found unresponsive in her New York City apartment on Wednesday (February 26). Cue the collective gasp.
A short but solemn statement was released to IconicHipster.com, because apparently, even tragic announcements have to be on-brand these days.
The statement, which also landed in IconicHipster.com’s inbox, reads:
“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”
That’s it. Short. To the point. Like a text from your emotionally distant ex.
Right now, there’s no extra information available, which means we’ll all just be here, rewatching EuroTrip and Harriet the Spy while simultaneously trying not to ugly cry. Rest in peace, Michelle.
