Kim Cattrall Reacts to ‘Ice Princess’ Costar Michelle Trachtenberg’s Unexpected Death

Kim Cattrall paid tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg following her death at age 39.

Ice Princess was one of Trachtenberg’s most notable roles alongside Harriet the Spy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl and more. Trachtenberg starred in the 2005 figure skating movie alongside Cattrall, Hayden Panettiere and Joan Cusack.

Trachtenberg played science whiz Casey Carlyle who decides to combine her knowledge of physics and her childhood hobby of ice skating for a project that could earn her a scholarship for Harvard. As Casey improves her skating abilities, she captures the attention of Tina Harwood (Cattrall) who is a former skater turned coach.

On Wednesday, Us Weekly confirmed that Trachtenberg died. Police sources told Us that the actress was found unconscious inside her apartment in New York City. According to the authorities, Trachtenberg’s cause of death is “not yet apparent” and not believed to be suspicious. ABC News later reported that Trachtenberg’s mother discovered the actress’ body.

After Trachtenberg’s passing made headlines, her rep confirmed the news.

“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” the rep told Us in a statement. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”

While no details have been confirmed about Trachtenberg’s death, multiple sources told Us that she underwent a liver transplant.

Cattrall wasn’t the only one of Trachtenberg’s former costars and colleagues to honor her legacy. Rosie O’Donnell, who starred alongside Trachtenberg in her film debut, paid her respects to her late Harriet the Spy costar.

“Heartbreaking. I loved her very much,” O’Donnell said of Trachtenberg in a statement to Us. “She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped.”

O’Donnell was seemingly referring to the fan speculation that Trachtenberg was not doing well last year. In January 2024, Trachtenberg shared a snap of her and friend Alexa PenaVega on social media. Some fans raised their concerns for Trachtenberg’s wellbeing in the comments section. One user claimed that Trachtenberg looked sick, which she clapped back at.

“Explain to me how I look sick,” Trachtenberg responded in a January 2024 post. “Did you lose a calendar and not realize I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”

Trachtenberg later posted a selfie and further addressed the comments about how she looked.

“I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance,” she wrote at the time. “I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters.”