Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress known for her iconic roles in the series Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, passed away this Wednesday. Her body was found in her apartment in New York, as reported by local police.
According to reports, it was the actress’s mother who found her unconscious in one of the rooms of her apartment, located near the Columbus Circle area. Shortly after 8 a.m., she made a call to 911 for emergency assistance.
Paramedics arrived at the apartment shortly afterward to attend to Trachtenberg; however, she showed no signs of life and was declared dead.
What did Michelle Trachtenberg die from?
The cause of her death has not been revealed yet, although local authorities stated that Michelle Trachtenberg’s body showed no signs of violence, meaning her death is not considered suspicious, and it is not being investigated as a homicide.
Close sources to the actress recently revealed that she had undergone a liver transplant and had reportedly experienced complications, leading to the belief that her death was due to natural causes. However, an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of her death.
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Michelle Trachtenberg’s health had already been a topic of discussion, as the actress recently raised concerns among her fans by posting photos on her Instagram account where she appeared excessively thin and frail. This led her followers to question whether she was sick or using some type of drug.
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Trachtenberg quickly addressed the criticism and assured that she was healthy and happy, stating that her appearance was simply a result of aging, as she was no longer 14 years old.
How old was Michelle Trachtenberg at the time of her death?
The actress was 39 years old at the time of her death.
Who was Michelle Trachtenberg?
Michelle Trachtenberg was born on October 11, 1985, in New York City, USA. Throughout her career, she won the affection of her fans by portraying memorable characters, standing out for her versatility in playing roles ranging from pure innocence to more complex characters.
She began her career at the young age of three, appearing in episodes of the series Law & Order, and quickly became a popular figure in the youth scene. Her first significant role was in The Adventures of Pete & Pete, in which she appeared in a dozen episodes in the mid-90s. However, her first leading role came in 1996 with Harriet the Spy, a role that catapulted her to success.
Her most iconic character was undoubtedly Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl. Over nearly 30 episodes, she played the antagonist to Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) and Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester), earning a nomination for the 2012 Teen Choice Awards as the best villain on television.
Between 2000 and 2003, Trachtenberg portrayed Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, appearing in 66 episodes as the younger sister of the protagonist, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar.
In addition to her TV career, she also made her mark in film with productions like EuroTrip (2004), Ice Dreams (2005), and 17 Again (2009), where she shared the screen with Zac Efron and Leslie Mann. She also made a cameo in the music video for This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race by Fall Out Boy in 2007.
