Rosie O'Donnell on Michelle Trachtenberg's Tragic Loss | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Rosie ODonnell pays a heartfelt tribute to her late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, recalling her as a gifted, charismatic child star who later spiraled into addiction. Though Trachtenberg’s death was officially ruled diabetes-related, O’Donnell believes substance abuse played a critical role, citing conversations with Trachtenberg’s mother and missed meetings despite prepared meals. O’Donnell, whose own daughter battles addiction and is currently incarcerated after a year and a half of sobriety, speaks candidly about the devastating toll addiction takes on families — echoing the fear and…