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 Post reported the news, citing police sources who stated the death is not considered suspicious.
ABC News reported that Trachtenberg's mother discovered her deceased in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle on Wednesday. According to ABC News, Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant and may have experienced subsequent complications. The news outlet added that authorities believe her death was of natural causes, with no foul play suspected, and an autopsy is pending to determine the official cause and manner of death.
Trachtenberg's career began at age nine, appearing in the 1990s Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete and Pete. Her film debut followed in 1996's Harriet the Spy. She gained significant 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 role as Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl (2007-2012), reprising the character in the HBO Max sequel series.
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