Rosie O'Donnell Remembers Michelle Trachtenberg | San Antonio News

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

Rosie O’Donnell pays heartfelt tribute to her late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, recalling her as a gifted child prodigy with a remarkable memory and deep family ties. Though they lost touch over the years, O’Donnell believes Trachtenberg’s death—officially attributed to diabetes complications—was likely worsened by addiction. She shares painful memories of missed meetings and expresses sorrow over the tragic, preventable nature of addiction’s toll. O’Donnell draws parallels to Whitney Houston and admits her own family’s struggle with addiction, including her daughter Chelsea, who is…