“Unveiling Heartbreak: Michelle Trachtenberg’s Boyfriend Reveals Shocking Secrets After Her Untimely Death”
In a world where celebrity news often feels like a reality show blend of drama and intrigue, the recent loss of Michelle Trachtenberg at the tender age of 39 strikes a dissonant chord. It’s a heart-wrenching reminder of life’s fragility—who would have thought that the girl who once battled vampires in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” would leave us so soon? Her boyfriend, Jay Cohen, bravely faced the media on February 26, and despite the sorrow etched on his face, he revealed little, stating, “The family will not be commenting on the tragedy.” It’s a scene that echoes the complexity of love and loss, making us ponder: how do we process the loved ones we have lost? As we navigate through our emotions, let’s delve into the story of Michelle’s final chapters and the impact she left behind. To truly grasp the depth of this tragedy and its ripples in the entertainment world, LEARN MORE.
Michelle Trachtenberg’s boyfriend has spoken out for the first time since the actress tragically passed at the age of 39.
Jay Cohen, a talent agent, was at the Los Angeles home he shared with Michelle on Wednesday (February 26) when he answered the door to a reporter.
Asked about his girlfriend’s passing, the grieving boyfriend told The Daily Mail: “The family will not be commenting on the tragedy.”
- Michelle Trachtenberg’s boyfriend Jay Cohen spoke out following her tragic passing.
- Michelle’s mother found her unresponsive in her New York apartment on Wednesday; foul play is not suspected.
- Jay Cohen, a talent agent, began dating Michelle in 2020.
He also said that the late star’s mother and sister were not at the home, located in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood.
Michelle Trachtenberg’s boyfriend Jay Cohen has spoken for the first time following the actress’ tragic passing
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Michelle’s mother found the actress unresponsive in her New York City apartment around 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Police said foul play is not suspected.
The Gossip Girl actress had reportedly undergone a liver transplant within the past year.
Police sources told ABC Newsthat she may have suffered complications after her body rejected the transplant.
Michelle was first romantically linked to Jay in 2020, though they likely met in 2014 when she signed with his Gersh Agency, one of Hollywood’s oldest talent agencies.
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He shared their first social media photo together on Independence Day in 2021, captioning a selfie of the couple, “”#fireworks are every day with this one !! 🎆.”
Michelle posted the first photo with Jay on Valentine’s Day in 2023, writing, “My #valentines ❤️.”
For Valentine’s Day 2025, she shared a photo of herself and her boyfriend dressed as Jekyll and Hyde for Halloween.
“Happy Valentine’s Day to the man who sits still long enough for me to paint his face. 🖤💚🩶 💋,” she wrote.
Michelle had recently undergone a liver transplant, and police sources say her body may have rejected the organ
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She had also shared the same picture for Jay’s birthday in March 2024. “Happy Birthday to the man who puts up with me @jaymcohen ❤️🔥💋🎂,” the Ice Princess actress captioned the post.
Before moving to Los Angeles to work in the film industry, Jay was an investment banker on Wall Street.
In addition to his work as a talent agent, Jay is a film producer. Some of the projects he has produced include Swimming With Sharks, Two for the Money, and Bride Wars.
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“I started out as an investment banker in New York, made my way to LA, financed some movies for people by accident, so I learned how to make movies because I invested in a movie and turns out the producers didn’t understand they weren’t supposed to take the money home,” he said during a talk at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015.
“So I took the movie over, learned all about film production, started a production company with Dustin Hoffman, made a lot of movies.”
The former banker has also collaborated with actors Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn.
Jay Cohen is a talent agent and film producer
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He has two children from a previous relationship: Lili and Rachel. On Instagram, he shared glimpses into their special family moments, including when Lili got married in November 2023.
“My youngest, Lili, and Lyndsay, now married. I gained a new beautiful sweet loving daughter in my family ❤️❤️,” he wrote.
He also shared a family vacation photo, captioning the post, “First vacation with my daughters in a while! Love you both so much ❤️.”
The couple began dating in 2020 and maintained a low profile
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Police confirmed the tragic news in a statement, noting that autopsy results are pending.
“On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 0801 hours, police responded to a 911 call of an aided individual at 1 Columbus Place, within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct.
