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

Dayton 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 child prodigy with an extraordinary memory and magnetic presence on set. Though they shared a close bond during filming, ODonnell later lost touch as Trachtenberg battled substance abuse — a struggle ODonnell deeply regrets not being able to help with. While Trachtenberg’s death was officially ruled due to diabetes complications, ODonnell believes addiction was a major factor. She reflects on missed meals and forgotten meetings, expressing the crushing grief of watching someone you…