Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in Gossip Girl alongside Blake Lively and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has passed away at the age of 39. According to ABC News, she was found deceased in a New York City apartment near Columbus Circle on February 26. Police sources have confirmed that her death is not being investigated as suspicious.
Trachtenberg gained fame for her roles as Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl and Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She started her acting career in commercials, then appeared in ‘The Adventures of Pete & Pete’ and ‘All My Children’. Her breakthrough role was in ‘Harriet the Spy’. She also starred in ‘EuroTrip’ and ‘Ice Princess’.
Her last role was in the 2023 ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot on HBO Max. Recently, fans had been concerned about her health due to a change in her appearance. She responded to these concerns by dismissing rumors and addressing criticism online, writing, “Fun fact. This is my face. Not malnutrition, no problems. Why do you have to hate? Get a calendar.”
Just a week before, Michelle shared her final Instagram post: a throwback photo where she playfully stated she wanted to “look like naughty #Tinkerbell.” It was a lighthearted moment that offered a glimpse into her personality.
Michelle Trachtenberg’s sudden passing has left both fans and the entertainment industry in a state of shock. As of now, no official cause of death has been disclosed.
