Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dies Aged 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at the age of 39, according to reports. Police sources indicate her death is not considered suspicious.

ABC News reported that Trachtenberg was found deceased on Wednesday in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle by her mother. The news outlet cited potential complications from a recent liver transplant as a possible contributing factor.

Authorities believe her death was due to natural causes, and foul play is not suspected. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of death.

Trachtenberg's career began at age nine with a role in the 1990s Nickelodeon series, The Adventures of Pete & Pete. She made her film debut in 1996's Harriet the Spy. She achieved widespread recognition for her portrayal of Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000-2003), and also starred in films such as EuroTrip (2004) and Ice Princess (2005). More recently, she was known for her role as Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl (2007-2012) and its sequel series.

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