Incredibly sad news. I’ve linked to the stories in Variety.

“Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actor, Dies at 39.”

“Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in Santa Fe Home; Oscar-Winning Star of ‘French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ Was 95.”

I never followed her social media, but it looks like Trachtenberg had complications after a liver transplant. It’s too bad she won’t be seen in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival.

Hackman was the Lex Luthor of my youth and the basketball coach of my dreams. He was incredible in Unforgiven. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen The French Connection. I should rectify that situation as soon as possible.