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

Author : Dylan Mar 29,2025

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has passed away at the age of 39, as reported by The Post. According to police sources, her death is not considered suspicious.

ABC News reported that Trachtenberg was found deceased by her mother on Wednesday in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle. It was noted that Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant and might have been dealing with complications related to the procedure.

While the exact cause of death is yet to be determined, ABC News stated that Trachtenberg is believed to have died of natural causes, and no foul play is suspected. An autopsy has been scheduled to ascertain the precise 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 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 her role in the second season of HBO Max's standalone sequel series.

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