Kim Cattrall Mourns Tragic Death of ‘Ice Princess’ Co-Star Michelle Trachtenberg

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Michelle Trachtenberg will always be Kim Cattrall’s Ice Princess.

After the tragic passing of the actress from ‘Gossip Girl’ in New York City at the age of 39, several of her ex-cast members and close friends have voiced their sorrow, among them her co-star from ‘Ice Princess’.

The actress from Sex and the City who portrayed ice skating coach Tina Harwood opposite Michelle’s character Casey Carlyle in the 2005 movie, recently posted a picture of them on set. Accompanying the post was a red heart emoji, and Kim wrote, “Rest in peace, sweet Michelle.

On February 26th, TopMob News received confirmation from the NYPD that Michelle passed away at her New York City home. This followed a situation where authorities were called due to an individual found to be unconscious and unresponsive. Although an investigation continues and an autopsy will provide official answers about her death cause, the NYPD has stated that they do not suspect any criminal activity was involved.

Reflecting upon the heartfelt tributes coming my way, individuals who’ve worked alongside me throughout my three-decade acting journey have shared their thoughts on the impact I’ve made, both in front of and behind the camera.

The creators of “Gossip Girl,” Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, shared their profound sadness upon hearing about Michelle’s death in a statement to NBC News. They fondly remembered her as incredibly humorous, compassionate, and gifted. Her portrayal of Georgina Sparks was an adored character that evolved from a one-season antagonist into a cherished figure who reappeared throughout six seasons.

They mentioned, “It was a pleasure having her on set, and she will be profoundly missed. Our sympathies go out to her family.

In addition to a selfie alongside Michelle, her “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” co-star James Marsters, he also posted a particularly touching message.

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“He expressed today that his heart is filled with sorrow. We’ve lost a radiant spirit. Michelle was remarkably intelligent, uncontrollably amusing, and incredibly gifted. Her life was taken prematurely, leaving behind countless individuals who cherished her. I extend my sympathies to her family, who are kind-hearted souls enduring the heaviest sorrow one can imagine. May everyone grant them privacy during this challenging period as they heal. Farewell Michelle. You will be deeply missed.

To see how more stars reacted to Michelle’s death, read on.

On Instagram, Buffy the Vampire Slayer expressed sorrow by saying, “I feel deeply saddened today.” We’ve lost an exceptionally radiant spirit. Michelle was not only brilliant but also incredibly witty and gifted. Her life was tragically cut short, leaving many people who cherished her deeply in her absence.

James expressed his sympathies further, saying, “I deeply empathize with Michelle’s family, who are kind-hearted individuals, as they endure the heaviest sorrow imaginable. I encourage everyone to grant them privacy during this challenging period so they can grieve. Farewell, Michelle. You will be greatly missed.

The Sex and the City alum wrote of her Ice Princess costar, “Rest in peace sweet Michelle.”

In simpler terms, the former Nickelodeon star posted, “One of our earliest movie stars for Nickelodeon has passed away. She was not just a co-star, but a dear friend. Let’s remember to care for those around us.

In simpler terms, Michelle’s co-star from “Harriet the Spy” shared with Us Weekly that it was heartbreaking and he held Michelle in high regard. He mentioned that she faced difficulties over the past few years and expressed a desire to have been able to assist her during those tough times.

She expressed her condolences, saying, “I’m deeply saddened that your shining star left so early,” referring to her past co-star. “Today, our Buffy family mourns the loss of a dear sister… May you find eternal peace, beautiful Mish Mish. You were cherished.

Michelle’s ex-boyfriend, whom she dated between 2004 and 2006, penned a tribute on social media. 

It’s deeply saddening to learn about Michelle’s demise. She was a remarkable individual, and our time together holds a special place in my heart. She was full of love, had unique qualities, and never missed a Law & Order: SVU marathon. I will always cherish those memories.

He added, “My condolences to her mother Lana and sister Irene! This is an incredible loss!”

The Halloweentown alum expressed her grief with a simple broken heart emoji. 

Melissa posted on Instagram that she’s deeply saddened by Michelle Trachtenberg’s passing. She shared an old video from Clarissa Explains It All, saying, ‘Too young, too gifted, and always kind!’

In her comment on the clip, she mentioned that it seemed to be from around 1992, and the plot was an idea she had regarding a nightmarish babysitter. However, Michelle wasn’t anything like her character in the show, and even at that young age, they got along splendidly.

The creators and managers of Gossip Girl expressed their deep sorrow upon learning about Michelle’s demise. Michelle was known for her humor, kindness, and skill. Her character, Georgina Sparks, was adored by fans as an iconic figure, transforming from a one-season antagonist to a cherished character who reappeared throughout six seasons.

The duo commented, ‘It was a joy working with her, and she’ll be sorely missed. Our sympathies go out to her loved ones.’

In a touching tribute on Instagram, Melissa penned, “Oh Michy…,” referring to her costar from ‘A Holiday for Love.’ Tragically, we lived nearby each other. My heart grieves for your family and all those who cherished you dearly. @michelletrachtenberg #restinsweetpeace

I was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg, a beloved figure from Gossip Girl. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.

He closed his message with the praying hands and white heart emojis. 

Michelle’s former co-star from “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” expressed his sadness on social media upon hearing the news of her death, stating, “This is terrible news. Rest in peace, and may prayers be with her and her family.

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2025-02-27 00:48