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

Apr 28,2025 Author: Mia

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, the beloved actress known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," who has passed away at the age of 39, as reported by The Post.

According to police sources, Trachtenberg's death is not considered suspicious. ABC News reported that her mother discovered her deceased in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle on Wednesday. It was noted that Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant and might have been dealing with complications related to the procedure.

ABC News further stated that Trachtenberg is believed to have died of natural causes, with no suspicion of foul play. An autopsy is scheduled to ascertain the exact 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's career began at the age of nine with her appearance on the 1990s Nickelodeon series "The Adventures of Pete and Pete." She made her film debut in 1996 with "Harriet the Spy." She gained widespread recognition for portraying Dawn Summers, the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar's character Buffy, in the teen drama "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" from 2000 to 2003. Her film roles included Jenny in the 2004 teen sex comedy "EuroTrip" and Casey Carlyle in the 2005 teen sports comedy-drama "Ice Princess."

In more recent years, Trachtenberg took on the role of Georgina Sparks in the American teen drama "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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