James Marsters pays tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg
James Marsters has heaped praise on Michelle Trachtenberg, who has passed away aged 39.
James Marsters has paid a heartfelt tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg.
The 62-year-old actor has hailed his "very talented" former co-star, who passed away on Wednesday (26.02.25), aged 39.
James - who starred alongside the actress on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' - told PEOPLE: "My heart is heavy today. We have lost a beautiful soul.
"Michelle was fiercely intelligent, howlingly funny, and a very talented person. She died much too young, and leaves behind scores of people who knew and loved her.
"My heart goes out to her family who are good people, and are suffering the greatest loss anyone could bear. I hope everyone can give them space to heal in this most difficult time.
"Godspeed Michelle. You are missed."
Meanwhile, Melissa Joan Heart has taken to social media to share a scene that they filmed together for 'Clarissa Explains It All'.
The 48-year-old actress - who played the lead role on the teen sitcom - wrote: "I'm heartbroken to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg!! So young, so talented and so sweet!
"Here is a fun scene from when she was on #ClarissaExplainsItAll. I think this was about 1992 and the episode was an idea I had about babysitting a total nightmare. But Michelle was nothing like her character and even this young, we got along wonderfully. (sic)"
Trachtenberg - who was best known for starring on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl' - was found dead inside her Manhattan apartment on Wednesday.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has confirmed to PEOPLE that it responded to a 911 call at 1 Columbus Place in New York City.
The NYPD added: "Upon arrival, officers observed a 39-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded to the location and pronounced the victim deceased. Criminality is not suspected."
