Obituary of Michelle Trachtenberg

Michelle Trachtenberg

Michelle Trachtenberg (born October 11th, 1985 in New York City, New York) was an Film Actress who was best known for appearing in the role of Dawn Summers in the American TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". Michelle died on February 26th, 2025 and her death was possibly because of a secret illness although her actual cause of death has not been made public. She was just 39 years old.

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Michelle Trachtenberg Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Trachtenberg, Michelle
Common Name: Michelle Trachtenberg
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: October 11, 1985
Age: 39 (at death)
Also Known As: Shelly
Occupations:
- Film Actress
- TV Actress
Active Years: 1988-2025

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Oscar Mayer Hotdogs
Favorite Color: Rust
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

Michelle's Family Tree

Birth Name: Michelle Christine Trachtenberg
Father: Michael Trachtenberg
Mother: Lana Trachtenberg
Sister(s):

Irene Trachtenberg (older)

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: February 26 2025 at age 39
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Undisclosed reason (possibly related to a liver transplant)
Funeral Arrangements: soon

Category Tags:

Film Actress TV Actress American Born on October 11th Born in 1985 Born in New York Died in 2025 Died at age 39 Died from Undisclosed reason

Quotable Quotes:

"[on being involved in a Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) spin-off] I didn't see myself continuing as Dawn because I like to have diversity in my roles. A lot of people are like, "Oh my God! Little Dawn grew up!" And as much as I love you guys, suck it up." (IMDB)

"She was only 39 years old when she died after succumbing to a nasty ending. We can only hope she died without pain or fear. (V)"

"In an ABCs-style article, "In Memoriam: Michelle Trachtenberg," Trachtenberg's death is reported as a result of a fall but it may not be correct. (V)"

"She was found dead in her New York City apartment at 8 a.m. on February 26, 2025. (V)"

"Michelle Trachtenberg lived a life full of passion and talent, leaving a lasting impact on the world with her genuine kindness and unparalleled talent. (V)"

"Her cause of death is undetermined because her family objected to an autopsy on religious grounds."

Is Ms. Michelle Trachtenberg still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.