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Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dies Aged 39

Mar 17,25(1 years ago)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dies Aged 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at the age of 39, according to reports. Police sources indicate her death is not considered suspicious.

ABC News reported that Trachtenberg was found deceased on Wednesday in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle by her mother. ABC News also stated that Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant and may have experienced subsequent complications.

Authorities believe her death was from natural causes, and foul play is not suspected. An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause and manner of death.

Michelle Trachtenberg in November 2023.
Michelle Trachtenberg in November 2023. Photo by Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images.

Trachtenberg's career began at age nine with a role in the Nickelodeon show The Adventures of Pete and Pete. Her film debut followed in 1996's Harriet the Spy. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000-2003), and also starred in films like EuroTrip (2004) and Ice Princess (2005). More recently, she was known for her memorable role as Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl (2007-2012) and its sequel series.

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