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Sarah Michelle Gellar Honors Late Co-Star on Milestone Birthday

10/12/2025

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On October 11, Sarah Michelle Gellar commemorated her late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg on what would have been her 40th birthday.
Gellar posted a tribute on Instagram featuring a video of their characters in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," accompanied by the song "See You Again."
Gellar expressed her feelings about their bond, saying, "I can’t imagine what 40 would have been like... it would be filled with love."
Trachtenberg died at 39 on February 26 due to complications from diabetes.
Gellar's tribute included emotional reflections and memories from their time on the show.

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On October 11, Sarah Michelle Gellar commemorated her late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg on what would have been her 40th birthday.
Gellar posted a tribute on Instagram featuring a video of their characters in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," accompanied by the song "See You Again."
Gellar expressed her feelings about their bond, saying, "I can’t imagine what 40 would have been like... it would be filled with love."
Trachtenberg died at 39 on February 26 due to complications from diabetes.
Gellar's tribute included emotional reflections and memories from their time on the show.