Michelle Trachtenberg was tragically found dead in her New York City apartment on February 26, per ABC News. The actress, who’s known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Ice Princess, was just 39. A cause of death has not yet been determined, but she “is believed to have died of natural causes and no foul play is suspected.” Michelle notably underwent a liver transplant recently, and it’s possible that she experienced complications.
Before the actress passed, she was dating her boyfriend, Jay Cohen, for five years. At this time, Jay hasn’t shared a public comment about Michelle’s death. Who’s Michelle Trachtenberg’s boyfriend, Jay Cohen? Here’s everything to know about him and their romance.
Who Is Michelle Trachtenberg’s Boyfriend? All About Jay Cohen
Who Was Michelle Trachtenberg Dating Before She Died?
Jay is a talent agent and a producer. He’s Partner and Head of Film Finance and Distribution at the Gersh Agency, where he “oversees a department which reps’ multiple equity funds, sells finished films, and consults on independent financing for a wide spectrum of industries across all media.” He was also a producer on Swimming With Sharks, Two for the Money, and Bride Wars. Before working in Hollywood, Michelle’s partner was an investment banker on Wall Street in New York City. Jay is a father of two daughters, Lili and Rachel, per his Instagram.
In October 2020, sources confirmed to Us Weekly that Michelle and Jay had been dating for “over a year.” It’s likely that they met years earlier, since Michelle joined Gersh back in 2014. They mostly kept their relationship private, but Michelle and Jay did share a few sweet social media tributes to each other throughout their time together.
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Less than two weeks before she died, Michelle shared a Valentine’s Day Instagram post, featuring a photo of her and Jay dressed as Jeckyl and Hyde from the 1886 horror novella for Halloween. “Happy Valentine’s Day to the man who sits still long enough for me to paint his face,” she wrote, adding heart emojis and a lipstick emoji. On July 4, 2021, Jay shared a selfie of him and Michelle and wrote, “#fireworks are every day with this one !!”
It’s unknown whether or not Jay and Michelle were engaged, but they were certainly in a committed, long-term relationship. Wishing Jay all the best as he navigates this incredibly difficult loss.
