Shawn Ashmore Remembers Ex-Girlfriend Michelle Trachtenberg's 'Loving' Spirit and Their TV 'Marathons' After Her Death

Mar. 15, 2025

Shawn Ashmore and Michelle Trachtenberg.Photo:Amy Graves/WireImage

Amy Graves/WireImage

Shawn Ashmoreis remembering his ex-girlfriendMichelle Trachtenbergafter her death.

“Incredibly sad to hear about Michelle’s passing,” he wrote alongside a throwback photo of the pair posing together. “She was an incredible person and I will always remember the years we spent together fondly.”

He continued: “She was loving, quirky and would never pass up a law and order SVU marathon:) My condolences to her mother Lana and sister Irene! This is an incredible loss!”

“Well, I put out an ad in the classifieds: Wanted: superhero. I’m a damsel in distress,” she joked. “No, we just met, which is funny, knowing Shawn, he hates anything publicity. He’s so not into that world. We met at an Oscar party and he was just like Mr. Grumpy unhappy to be out in public and I totally approached him.”

She recalled that she was “the forward one,” adding, “I take full credit and actually, we’ve been together a year.”

Shawn Ashmore and Michelle Trachtenberg.J. Vespa/WireImage

J. Vespa/WireImage

TheNYPD confirmedTrachtenberg’s death to PEOPLE on Wednesday, Feb. 26, sharing that following a 911 call, Trachtenberg was found “unconscious and unresponsive” in her Manhattan apartment around 8 a.m. and pronounced dead at the scene.

“Criminality is not suspected,” the NYPD added. “The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing.”

Though authorities have not yet confirmed her cause of death, police sources toldABC NewsTrachtenberg recently underwent a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications.

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The late actresswas best knownfor her roles as Georgina SparksGossip Girland Dawn Summers onBuffy the Vampire Slayer. Her entertainment career began after she landed roles on Nickelodeon’sThe Adventures of Pete & Peteand soap seriesAll My Children.

source: people.com