Sarah Michelle Gellar is paying tribute to her late Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after her death at age 39. Gellar took to Instagram on Thursday to share photos of the pair together on Buffy and throughout their years of friendship.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is paying tribute to her late Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after her death at age 39.Gellar took to Instagram on Thursday to share photos of the pair together on Buffy and throughout their years of friendship.

Gellar's tribute to her late costar echoes a monologue she delivered in the supernatural drama's season 5 finale.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Michelle Trachtenberg became close friends while playing Buffy and Dawn Summers, respectively, on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” — a tight bond that lasted until Trachtenberg’s tragic death at age 39. Trachtenberg was found dead in NYC on Feb. 26, 2025, The Post exclusively confirmed.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Michelle Trachtenberg starred in three seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" together and remained close following the end of the series.

"The hardest thing in this world, is to live in it. I will be brave. I will live... for you," the actress shares after her co-star's death

Fans and friends alike are mourning the loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, who died this week at age 39. Sarah Michelle Gellar was among those sharing tributes to the actor, with whom she co-starred on Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

Several actors, including Blake Lively and Melissa Joan Hart, have paid tribute to Trachtenberg after she died on Wednesday.