Michelle Trachtenberg, Star of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl,' Dies at 39
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at the age of 39. She was found unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment on Wednesday morning, according to New York police. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene, and no foul play is suspected. The official cause of death remains undetermined after her family objected to an autopsy.
Trachtenberg began her career as a child actor, starring in Nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Pete & Pete and later gaining fame for her titular role in Harriet the Spy (1996). She rose to prominence in the 2000s with her portrayal of Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl. Her most recent work included a guest appearance in the 2021 Gossip Girl revival.
Colleagues and co-stars, including Sarah Michelle Gellar and Rosie O’Donnell, paid emotional tributes to Trachtenberg. Gellar, who played her on-screen sister in Buffy, shared a heartfelt Instagram post quoting a line from the show: “The hardest thing in this world is to live in it. I will be brave. I will live… for you.” O’Donnell, who starred alongside Trachtenberg in Harriet the Spy, described her death as “heartbreaking” and expressed regret for not being able to help her during her struggles.
Trachtenberg’s career spanned film, television, and even music videos, including a cameo in Fall Out Boy’s “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race.” She was praised for her versatility, transitioning seamlessly from child star to adult actor. Her family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
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