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 passed away at the age of 39. The New York City Police Department confirmed her death, stating that it is not being considered suspicious.

ABC News reported that Trachtenberg's mother discovered her deceased in her apartment near Columbus Circle on Wednesday. Reports suggest she had recently undergone a liver transplant and may have experienced subsequent complications. While authorities believe her death was from natural causes and foul play is not suspected, an autopsy will be conducted to determine the official cause and manner of death.

Trachtenberg's career began at the age of 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 significant recognition for portraying Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000-2003) and later starred in films such as EuroTrip (2004) and Ice Princess (2005). Her memorable role as Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl (2007-2012) and its sequel solidified her place in television history. She reprised the role in the HBO Max sequel series.

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