Gossip Girl Star Michelle Trachtenberg Dies at 39

Prior to securing lead roles like Gossip Girl with Blake Lively and Leighton Meester, the actress initially kicked off her career by featuring in advertisements. Trachtenberg first gained significant recognition when she was chosen for roles in Nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Pete & Pete and later All My Children.

Tragic Loss: Gossip Girl’s Michelle Trachtenberg Found Dead at 39

According to ABC News, the 39-year-old actress was discovered deceased in her New York apartment by her mother around 8 A.M. A source close to the situation shared with the news outlet that Trachtenberg had undergone a liver transplant not long ago, which has sparked speculation about potential complications from the surgery. At this point, no signs of any suspicious activity have been uncovered.

Michelle Trachtenberg Has Died, Former BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and GOSSIP GIRL Star Was 39

Michelle Trachtenberg kicked off her acting journey as a young talent, making appearances in advertisements and later starring in the daytime soap opera “All My Children.” Her fame grew significantly in children’s television, notably through roles in Nickelodeon’s “The Adventures of Pete & Pete” and Discovery’s “Truth or Scare.” She snagged the lead role as Harriet the Spy at just ten years old in 1996. In 2000, Michelle joined the fifth season of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” portraying Buffy’s enigmatic younger sister Dawn, a role she continued until the series ended in 2003.

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