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Michelle Trachtenberg, Star of Buffy and Gossip Girl, Dies at 39

Author : Gabriel Update:Apr 22,2025

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has tragically passed away at the age of 39, as reported by The Post. The actress's death occurred in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle, where she was found by her mother on Wednesday. According to ABC News, Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant and may have been suffering from related complications.

Police sources have confirmed that Trachtenberg's death is not considered suspicious, and ABC News has stated that it is believed to be from natural causes, with no foul play suspected. An autopsy will be conducted to officially determine the cause and manner of her death.

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

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

Trachtenberg began her career at the age of nine, appearing in the 1990s Nickelodeon show "The Adventures of Pete and Pete." She made her film debut in 1996 with "Harriet the Spy." Her notable roles include playing Dawn Summers, the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar's character Buffy in the teen drama "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" from 2000 to 2003, and Jenny in the 2004 teen sex comedy "EuroTrip." In 2005, she starred as Casey Carlyle in the teen sports comedy-drama "Ice Princess."

More recently, Trachtenberg portrayed Georgina Sparks in the American teen drama series "Gossip Girl," which aired from 2007 to 2012. She reprised this role in the second season of HBO Max's standalone sequel series.

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