Michelle Trachtenberg’s Former ‘Buffy,’ ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Ice Princess’ Co-Stars React to Her Sudden Death
Hollywood is grieving the unexpected loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, including several of the actress’ co-stars.
Trachtenberg — beloved for her roles in TV shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer, where she played Dawn Summers, and Gossip Girl, where she played Georgina Sparks — was declared dead on Wednesday at age 39. “It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time,” the actress’ rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York City apartment by her mother on Wednesday morning, according to ABC News. The outlet reported that she is believed to have died from natural causes after experiencing complications from a liver transplant procedure.
Trachtenberg started her career as a child star. Her first feature film was at 10 years old in 1996’s Harriet the Spy, where she starred alongside Rosie O’Donnell,...
Trachtenberg — beloved for her roles in TV shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer, where she played Dawn Summers, and Gossip Girl, where she played Georgina Sparks — was declared dead on Wednesday at age 39. “It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time,” the actress’ rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York City apartment by her mother on Wednesday morning, according to ABC News. The outlet reported that she is believed to have died from natural causes after experiencing complications from a liver transplant procedure.
Trachtenberg started her career as a child star. Her first feature film was at 10 years old in 1996’s Harriet the Spy, where she starred alongside Rosie O’Donnell,...
- 2/26/2025
- by Lexi Carson
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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