‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Alum Michelle Trachtenberg Dead At 39

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, well-known for her starring roles in a number of tv reveals and films, has died.

Trachtenberg’s demise comes after she posted a number of troubling pictures in current months on Instagram, the place she has over 800k followers.

Police sources confirmed Trachtenberg’s demise on Wednesday. Nonetheless, not a lot info was made out there regarding her passing.

A supply advised the New York Post, “Her demise will not be being investigated as suspicious.”

Her explanation for demise additionally stays unknown.

Weeks earlier than Trachtenberg’s passing, followers expressed considerations over her well being and well-being, with some even pondering she was hooked on heroin, whereas others felt nothing was unsuitable with the snaps.

On January 26, she shared a selfie that confirmed her carrying a puffy jacket and face cap. The actress did not use any filter within the snapshot.

One fan wrote, “There’s something unsuitable and I’m not a hater.”

One other fan added, “Heroin dependancy is so unhappy.”

Nonetheless, a 3rd individual felt Trachtenberg seemed “beautiful,” whereas one other individual gushed over her, writing, “She lastly appears to be like like she’s in her mid to late 20s.”

One other of Trachtenberg’s followers defended her look, writing that folks felt she seemed odd as a result of she did not use filters. The fan added, “If M. Michelle Trachtenberg needed to have feedback on how stunning she is, she would put up an image with filters, like most of actresses…”

In January 2024, Trachtenberg confronted extra scrutiny from some followers on Instagram after she posted a selfie that includes “Spy Children” star Alexa PenaVega throughout a hair salon go to.

After the put up, many followers commented, a few of them expressing fear over Trachtenberg’s look.

One fan famous potential indicators in Trachtenberg’s look, stating her “yellowing eyes, hair loss, and sunken options.” The fan then urged she ought to go for a medical analysis to disclose potential points along with her well being.

One other fan added, “Michelle you look sick. Are you okay?” Trachtenberg responded, expressing her displeasure on the fan’s remark.

She wrote, “Clarify to me how I look sick. Did you lose a calendar and never understand I am not 14 [?] I am 38. How unhappy so that you can go away such a remark.”

The fan promptly apologized to Trachtenberg, after which she shared one other image on Instagram, which she captioned, “I’ve acquired a number of feedback not too long ago about my look. I’ve by no means had cosmetic surgery. I’m joyful and wholesome. Test your self, haters.”

In February 2021, Michelle Trachtenberg made surprising allegations towards “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” creator Joss Whedon, revealing that he was barred from being alone along with her on set.

The actress shared the declare in an up to date Instagram put up, stating, “There was a rule. Saying. He isn’t allowed in a room alone with Michelle once more.”

Carpenter claimed Whedon mocked her weight throughout being pregnant and abused his energy on set, resulting in lasting emotional and bodily misery.

Michelle Trachtenberg’s demise is coming weeks after a “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” reboot was introduced.

Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao is about to direct the pilot episode, whereas Poker Face writers Nora and Lilla Zuckerman will deal with the script.

Streaming service Hulu is reportedly near ordering the pilot, with Dolly Parton’s manufacturing firm, Sandollar, backing the undertaking.

Whereas no different unique solid members have been confirmed, a writers’ room was reportedly being assembled, signaling sturdy confidence within the collection. Notably, “Buffy” creator Joss Whedon may have no involvement within the reboot following the allegations towards him, which he denied.