Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her role in ‘Gossip Girl,’ had fans worried due to her recent social media activity before her passing. In the week leading up to her death, she posted a series of nostalgic throwbacks on Instagram.
Her final post featured a photo from the 2013 ‘Killing Kennedy’ movie premiere, captioned, ‘I wanted to look like naughty #tinkerbell #throwback.’ Earlier, she shared another throwback with the caption ‘#sundayscaries ain’t got nothing on me!’ and a picture from the 2011 School of American Ballet Winter Ball, where she recalled feeling like Cinderella.
Following her death on February 26, 2025, at the age of 39, her Instagram comments were flooded with condolences, and many questioned the reason behind her nostalgic posts. Blake Lively, her ‘Gossip Girl’ co-star, posted a heartfelt tribute, remembering Michelle as a ‘deeply sensitive and good person’ whose ‘work and huge heart’ should be remembered. According to Daily Mail reports, Michelle had been facing health issues, including a recent liver transplant, and was found deceased in her New York apartment.”
