Michelle Trachtenberg, 39, Dead: Buffy & Gossip Girl Star Passes

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. Authorities believe the death was from natural causes, with an autopsy pending to determine the official cause and manner of death. No foul play is suspected.

Trachtenberg's career began at age nine with a role in the 1990s Nickelodeon show The Adventures of Pete & Pete. Her film debut followed in 1996's Harriet the Spy. She achieved widespread recognition for her portrayal of Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000-2003), Buffy Summers' younger sister. Other notable roles include Jenny in EuroTrip (2004), Casey Carlyle in Ice Princess (2005), and Georgina Sparks in the hit series Gossip Girl (2007-2012), a role she reprised in the HBO Max sequel.

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