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Rosie O'Donnell on 'tragedy' of Michelle Trachtenberg's death: 'I tried to help her'
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Key Points:
- Rosie O’Donnell is mourning the loss of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, her co-star in the 1996 film "Harriet the Spy," recalling Trachtenberg as a gifted child who struggled with addiction later in life.
- Trachtenberg’s official cause of death was complications from diabetes, but O’Donnell revealed the actress had ongoing issues with drugs and alcohol, which contributed to her decline.
- O’Donnell described attempts to support Trachtenberg that were unsuccessful as the actress became increasingly inaccessible, comparing her situation to Whitney Houston’s well-known battle with addiction.
- O’Donnell expressed deep empathy for addiction struggles, sharing that her own daughter has faced addiction, is currently sober, and is incarcerated, highlighting the widespread impact of addiction on families.
- The actress emphasized the seriousness of addiction and the need for awareness, noting that many families in America are affected by similar challenges.
