Michelle Trachtenberg's friend says actress recently called from hospital, knew 'death was a possibility’

Amanda de Cadenet revealed that Michelle Trachtenberg had called her from a hospital bed in a moving Instagram tribute
UPDATED FEB 27, 2025
Amanda de Cadenet paid tribute to her friend Michelle Trachtenberg after the actress' death at the age of 39 (Amy Sussman/Getty Images and michelletrachtenberg/Instagram)
Amanda de Cadenet paid tribute to her friend Michelle Trachtenberg after the actress' death at the age of 39 (Amy Sussman/Getty Images and michelletrachtenberg/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Amanda de Cadenet shared a moving tribute for her friend, the late actress Michelle Trachtenberg on the social media platform Instagram on Wednesday, February 26.

The 39-year-old 'Gossip Girl' star was found "unconscious and unresponsive" by police on the same morning, as per People. The cause of her death is yet to be confirmed. However, sources told the publication that the star recently had a liver transplant, which may have led to "complications."

Last year, another source revealed that Trachtenberg was "really down emotionally" and suffering from "health issues."

“She told friends she was struggling,” they added. “She was really, really sick and open with those in her circle about how much she was struggling."


 
 
 
 
 
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Amanda de Cadenet's moving tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg

On Wednesday afternoon, de Cadenet shared a photograph of a younger Trachtenberg in tribute on Instagram following her demise and reportedly amended the caption later in the evening.

"Sweetheart Michelle... What sad news this morning to wake up to," she began. "It feels weird and awful to be posting this, but I want to acknowledge your death because I cared about you."

"I’m grateful we got to connect, especially in the last few months," continued de Cadenet. "I will always remember you as the young vivacious woman I met when I took this photo of you."

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Michelle Trachtenberg attends The Art Of Elysium's 13th Annual Celebration - Heaven on January 04, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/WireImage)
Michelle Trachtenberg attends The Art Of Elysium's 13th Annual Celebration - Heaven on January 4, 2020 in Los Angeles, California (Leon Bennett/WireImage)

"Seeing your face from the hospital bed when we FaceTimed recently, even though you did not look like you, your sweetness and humor were still alive," read the original caption.

"I will not share the details of our conversations over the last 6 months. But you knew that death was a high possibility. I am only sorry that the outcome was not a better one."

The lines were later deleted, and the post concluded with, "Wishing you a peaceful transition sweet friend and may your spirit finally rest."

Internet shares their condolences over Michelle Trachtenberg's death

Reacting to Amanda de Cadenet's Instagram post, fans shared their condolences over Michelle Trachtenberg's death. 

"So incredibly sad," wrote a person.

"What a beautiful picture & very sad news," shared another.

"Losing too many good people recently," expressed a third.

"Sorry for your loss. It is so nice to know that you were there for her during the last months of her life," noted a fourth.

"This one hit hard. She was always a breath of fresh air," observed a fifth.

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