Michelle Trachtenberg was left out of the in memoriam segment of the Academy Awards just days after her shocking death — and, fans aren’t happy about it.
The in memoriam segment — which kicked off with a touching tribute from Morgan Freeman to the recently deceased Gene Hackman — paid tribute to many people who did pass away last year … including Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones and David Lynch.
However, Michelle wasn’t included among their ranks … and, social media users are outraged by the snub.
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Some fans used profanity to express their outrage … while others say it’s possible she was left out because she was more of a TV actress — best known for her roles in “Gossip Girl” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
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However, she did appear in some films like “17 Again” and “Harriet the Spy” … so, she could have been included — and, it seems like someone dropped the ball here. We’ve reached out to the academy for answers … so far, no word back.
Worth noting … Michelle wasn’t the only actor left out. People online are also upset Tony Todd — the late “Candyman” actor — was also left out.
As you know … Michelle was found unresponsive by her mother just last week — and, first responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
Michelle’s family declined the autopsy … so, it’s unclear what exactly caused her death — though sources did say she recently had a liver transplant.
Michelle’s costars — from Alyson Hannigan and Sarah Michelle Gellar to Ed Westwick and Blake Lively — paid tribute to her in the aftermath of her death.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences failed to do the same … and, people online noticed.
