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

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, passed away at age 39, according to reports. Law enforcement sources indicate no suspicion of foul play.

ABC News reported that Trachtenberg's mother discovered her deceased in her New York City apartment on Wednesday. The news outlet cited potential complications from a recent liver transplant as a possible contributing factor.

Authorities believe the death was from natural causes, pending an autopsy to confirm the cause and manner of death. No foul play is suspected.

She achieved widespread recognition portraying Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000-2003), and later starred in films such as EuroTrip (2004) and Ice Princess (2005).

Trachtenberg is also remembered for her memorable portrayal of Georgina Sparks in the hit television series Gossip Girl (2007-2012), a role she reprised in the HBO Max sequel.

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