Thu Feb 27 04:50:43 UTC 2025: ## Beloved Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dies at 39
**New York, NY** – Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 39. Police discovered her unresponsive in her New York City apartment, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are not treating her death as suspicious.
Trachtenberg’s family confirmed the news in a statement, requesting privacy during their time of grief. While the cause of death is still under investigation, ABC News reported that she recently underwent a liver transplant and may have experienced complications. An autopsy will be performed to determine the official cause and manner of death.
Trachtenberg’s career spanned decades, beginning at age nine with appearances on Nickelodeon. She gained widespread recognition for her roles as Dawn Summers in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and Georgina Sparks in “Gossip Girl.” Other notable credits include “Harriet the Spy,” “EuroTrip,” “17 Again,” and “Ice Princess.” Her final credited role was a 2023 appearance in the “Gossip Girl” reboot.
Tributes poured in from fellow actors and colleagues following the announcement of her passing. Rosie O’Donnell, who co-starred with Trachtenberg in “Harriet the Spy,” expressed her heartbreak and noted Trachtenberg’s struggles in recent years. Ed Westwick and David Boreanaz, her “Gossip Girl” and “Buffy” co-stars respectively, also shared their condolences on social media.
Trachtenberg’s final Instagram post, shared a few days before her death, was a throwback photo with a playful caption. The entertainment industry mourns the loss of a talented actress whose career left a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.
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