The producer broke his silence on his partner’s death to acknowledge the level of love and care the actress has received from fans around the world since her sudden passing.

Michelle Trachtenberg passed away on February 26, 2025, after first responders found her unconscious in her Manhattan apartment in New York.

It has been five months since the actress passed away, and her boyfriend had asked for more time to speak on her death, but not without noting that “Michelle was loved by so many.”

The producer then addressed his milestone in the original post, where he shared that it has been nearly three decades since he received a kidney transplant. Praising the efforts of his kind donor, who was responsible for him still being around till today, he said:

“We as human beings need to find a way to love and help all people in need. The divide must stop. Innocent lives should not be part of status quo war casualties, or politics, all people deserve the right to live In Peace.”

He also extended his immense gratitude to the staff at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, who worked around the clock to ensure he had a positive experience. Cohen called them “true superheroes, people who live their lives with purpose, intention, selflessness, and with empathy!!”

According to US Magazine, the film producer walked his fans through his fitness routines and everything in between to promote his well-being. He thanked the fans for helping him heal from pain and grief, encouraging them to “live life with empathy” and care for others.

Before Cohen came into the picture in 2020, Trachtenberg had been involved in several high-profile relationships within Hollywood. In 2006, she began dating actor Shawn Ashmore, and the couple remained together for two years.

The actress gave love another chance briefly with Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz; they split the same year. According to Stylecaster, she moved on with actor Joshua Radin in 2008 after meeting through mutual friends. 

The same year, Trachtenberg began dating Scott Sanford and reportedly dated actor Jason Segel the following year. She fueled dating rumors with singer Kid Cudi in 2014 after the media spotted them leaving the Chateau Marmont together.

She took a six-year break from any public relationship and emerged with Cohen in 2020. She had once sparked engagement rumors the same year, sending her friends, including Tia Mowry and Sarah Michelle Gellar, into a frenzy.

Trachtenberg made one last post for her beau a week before her unfortunate end. The Valentine’s Day post celebrated Cohen for being the patient muse for the actress to showcase her face-painting skills.

There was no foul play suspected in the actress’s passing, although her parents refused to sign off on an autopsy, citing religious reasons. The Blast shared that Trachtenberg reportedly passed away from natural causes due to complications from diabetes mellitus.

The actress was 39 years old at the time of her passing, leaving behind an iconic career that began at the age of three, when she appeared in commercials. She went on to appear in the legendary soap opera “All My Children,” which aired from 1970 to 2011.

Trachtenberg earned her breakout film role in the 1996 flick “Harriet the Spy,” where she played the role of Harriet M. Welsch. Her appearance in the film established her as one of the cool ’90s kids in Hollywood and the film industry.

She also made her mark on Nickelodeon’s “The Adventure of Pete & Pete” and scored a Daytime Emmy nomination for her work on “Truth Scare.”

After her tragic death in April, the actress’s pal and director cum producer revealed that she was trying to land studio support for a screenplay she had been working on before her death.

Casey Tebo described the project as one of the best he had seen and eulogized her incredible talents. Not only was Tebo impressed, butthe studio where they pitched it also loved the work.

The project, reportedly titled “Toy Monster,” was nearly made for the screen years ago. However, the studio that decided to take on the movie experienced a reshuffle when its manager moved to another organization. This change jettisoned Trachtenberg and Tebo’s plan for the project.

Luck eventually smiled on them recently when another studio expressed interest in the story, but Trachtenberg sadly passed away before any work even began.

Comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell was among the first to react to Trachtenberg’s passing with a lengthy tribute on social media. The duo reportedly met on the set of “Harriet the Spy” and instantly made a big impression on the comedian.

In her tribute, O’Donnell noted that the actress battled some personal issues towards the end of her life, but what was painful was the missed opportunity to spend more time with the actress.

Another pal of the late actress and her co-star from the same movie, J. Smith-Cameron, described the late star as a very charming human with a warm personality.

Regarding her paused project, Tebo has vowed to see it through to the end and ensure the world sees how brilliant a writer the late actress was. He was fully convinced that the story, if brought to life, would be the best way to give Trachtenberg the recognition she truly deserved.

May Michelle Trachtenberg’s soul continue to rest in peace!