
It may be hard to believe, but February 26 marked a year since Michelle Trachtenberg died. She is one of many Hollywood actors who tragically died before turning 40, as she was only 39. Her death sent shockwaves across the world, with celebrities and fans alike paying tribute to her. On the first anniversary, her on-screen Buffy the Vampire Slayer sister, Sarah Michelle Gellar, shared a heart-wrenching post about trying to understand how quickly time had passed.
Many Buffy stars paid tribute to Trachtenberg when she passed, including Gellar. She’s kept her on-screen little sis’ memory alive over the last year, and even wished her a happy birthday in October on what would have been her 40th. So it’s no surprise that Gellar would share a heartbreaking Instagram post on the first anniversary of her co-star's death. Reflecting on the over 30 years of memories they have together, and how Trachtenberg would even show up to her kids’ birthday parties, the actress posted: