Celebrate actress Michelle Trachtenberg’s life with these five iconic roles!

Premiere Of Warner Bros. "17 Again" - Arrivals HOLLYWOOD - APRIL 14: (L-R) Actors Michelle Trachtenberg, Zac Efron, Leslie Mann and Matthew Perry arrive at the premiere of Warner Bros. "17 Again" held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on April 14, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

By Tory

February 26, 2025 at 1:02 pm EST

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away at the age of 39. This is such heartbreaking news!

To celebrate Michelle’s life, let’s reminisce about some of the biggest roles she’s been in and graced our screens.

1. Dawn Summer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

2. Georgina Sparks (Gossip Girl)

3. Harriet Welsch (Harriet the Spy)

4. Casey Carlyle (Ice Princess)

Disney's Premiere Of The "Ice Princess" - Arrivals HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Jocelyn Lai, Kirsten Olson, Michelle Trachtenberg, Joan Cusack, Hayden Panettiere and Juliana Cannarozzo pose with the cast at the Walt Disney premiere of "The Ice Princess" at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2005 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

5. Maggie (17 Again)

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg arrives at Actress Michelle Trachtenberg arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of 17 Again at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, April 14, 2009. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images) (GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Look back at Michelle Tractenburg’s career in photos

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Jerry Seinfeld Hosts Inaugural Los Angeles Fatherhood Lunch To Benefit Baby Buggy BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MARCH 04: Actress Michelle Trachtenberg attends the Inaugural Los Angeles Fatherhood Lunch to Benefit Baby Buggy hosted by Jerry Seinfeld at The Palm Restaurant on March 4, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Baby Buggy) (Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Baby Buggy)

Perrier-Jouet Celebrates The Art of Elysium's 8th Annual HEAVEN Gala Presented By Samsung Galaxy SANTA MONICA, CA - JANUARY 10: Michelle Trachtenberg and Michelle Branch celebrate with Perrier-Jouet at The Art of Elysium's 8th Annual HEAVEN Gala presented by Samsung Galaxy at Hangar 8 on January 10, 2015 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for Perrier-Jouet Champagne) (John Sciulli)

28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Sponsored By IMDb, Neuro Drinks And Walmart - Red Carpet WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Michelle Trachtenberg attends the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party sponsored by IMDb, Neuro Drinks and Walmart on February 09, 2020 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for EJAF) (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for EJAF)

Montblanc Presents The 4th Annual Production Of The 24 Hour Plays In Los Angeles To Benefit Urban Arts Partnership SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 20: Actress Michelle Trachtenberg attends Montblanc and Urban Arts Partnerships 24 Hour Plays in Los Angeles at The Shore Hotel on June 20, 2014 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Montblanc) (Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Montblanc)

Tyler Ellis Celebrates 5th Anniversary And Launch Of Tyler Ellis x Petra Flannery Collection - Arrivals LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Actress Michelle Trachtenberg attends Tyler Ellis Celebrates the 5th Anniversary And Launch Of Tyler Ellis x Petra Flannery Collection at Chateau Marmont on January 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Badgley Mischka - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: (L-R) Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, actress Michelle Trachtenberg and actress Katrina attend the Badgley Mischka Runway Show during the Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on September 11, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week) (Astrid Stawiarz)

Stuart Weitzman Unveils The Young Hollywood Cares Collection For Ovarian Cancer Research NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: Michelle Trachtenberg attends the unveiling of Stuart Weitzman's Young Hollywood Cares Collection in aid of ovarian cancer research during Fashion's Night Out at Stuart Weitzman Boutique on September 8, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Alli Harvey/Getty Images for Stuart Weitzman) (Alli Harvey/Getty Images for Stuart Weitzman)

Clive Davis And The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson - Red Carpet BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Actors Michelle Trachtenberg, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks and guest arrive at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy) (Larry Busacca)

The Art of Elysium Pre-Event Dinner For HEAVEN 2015 At The Note Pad Powered By The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: (L-R) Singer/songwriter Michelle Branch and actors Zach Braff and Michelle Trachtenberg attend The Art of Elysium Pre-Event Dinner for HEAVEN 2015 at the Note Pad Powered by the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on October 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Samsung) (Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Samsung)

Brooks Brothers Celebrates the Holidays With St Jude Children's Research Hospital NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Chairman & CEO of Brooks Brothers Claudio Del Vecchio (L) and actress Michelle Trachtenberg pose with guests Morgan, Hunter, and Campbell as Brooks Brothers celebrates the holidays with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on December 12, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Brooks Brothers) (Michael Loccisano)

Women In Film 2015 Crystal + Lucy Awards Presented By Max Mara, BMW Of North America And Tiffany & Co - Red Carpet CENTURY CITY, CA - JUNE 16: Actress Michelle Trachtenberg attends the Women In Film 2015 Crystal + Lucy Awards Presented by Max Mara, BMW of North America, and Tiffany & Co. at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on June 16, 2015 in Century City, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images for Women in Film) (Mark Davis)

Jerry Seinfeld Hosts Inaugural Los Angeles Fatherhood Lunch To Benefit Baby Buggy BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MARCH 04: (L-R) Actors Seth Green, Michelle Trachtenberg and Bob Saget attend the Inaugural Los Angeles Fatherhood Lunch to Benefit Baby Buggy hosted by Jerry Seinfeld at The Palm Restaurant on March 4, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Baby Buggy) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Baby Buggy)

2018 GOOD+ Foundation's 3rd Annual Halloween Bash Presented by Delta Air Lines and Otter Pops CULVER CITY, CA - OCTOBER 28: Sarah Michelle Gellar (L) and Michelle Trachtenberg attend the 2018 GOOD+ Foundation's 3rd Annual Halloween Bash presented by Delta Air Lines and Otter Pops on October 28, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Good+ Foundation) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Good+ Foundatio)

2013 Summer TCA Tour - Day 1 BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 24: Actors Rob Lowe (L) and Michelle Trachtenberg speak onstage during the Killing Kennedy panel at the National Geographic Channels portion of the 2013 Summer Television Critics Association tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 24, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

EIF and U.S. Mayors Join to Launch "I Participate" and "Cities of Service" NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Actress Michelle Trachtonberg attends the the "I Participate" launch with EIF and U.S. Mayors, Celebrities and Volunteers in New York City's Times Square to encourage Americans to volunteer at Duffy Square on September 10, 2009 in New York City. EIF, the Entertainment Industry Foundation, launches "I Participate," a multi-year campaign mobilizing the entertainment community to boost volunteerism. Centerpiece is a week-long television event, October 19th to 25th, when shows on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC and other broadcast networks will spotlight service. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Entertainment Industry Foundation) (Bennett Raglin)

Stuart Weitzman Unveils The Young Hollywood Cares Collection For Ovarian Cancer Research NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg attend the unveiling of Stuart Weitzman's Young Hollywood Cares Collection in aid of ovarian cancer research during Fashion's Night Out at Stuart Weitzman Boutique on September 8, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Alli Harvey/Getty Images for Stuart Weitzman) (Alli Harvey/Getty Images for Stuart Weitzman)

The Art of Elysium's 7th Annual HEAVEN Gala Presented by Mercedes-Benz - Inside LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 11: Actresses Michelle Trachtenberg (L) and Evan Rachel Wood attend The Art of Elysium's 7th Annual HEAVEN Gala presented by Mercedes-Benz at Skirball Cultural Center on January 11, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Art of Elysium) (Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Art of Elysium)

Montblanc Presents The 4th Annual Production Of The 24 Hour Plays In Los Angeles To Benefit Urban Arts Partnership SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 20: (L-R) Actor Ramon Rodriguez, Tv personality Kelly Osbourne, actresses Michelle Trachtenberg and Rosie Perez, musician Gavin Rossdale and actor Wilmer Valderrama attend Montblanc and Urban Arts Partnerships 24 Hour Plays in Los Angeles at The Shore Hotel on June 20, 2014 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Montblanc) (Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Montblanc)

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