Michelle Trachtenberg Cause of death? | ‘Buffy’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ actress found dead at 39
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in “Gossip Girl” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, has died at the age of 39. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) stated that she was found unconscious and unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment.
suddenly, Michelle Trachtenberg-39-USA, Former ‘Buffy the Vampire’, ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Harriet the Spy’ Star Actress, The actress recently underwent a liver transplant”
February 26, 2025, Tragically, Michelle died suddenly, found “unconscious and unresponsive. appeared gaunt and frail in recent posts”
michelle trachtenberg has sadly passed away at the age of 39. rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/MQQkoeITKM
— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) February 26, 2025
Michelle Trachtenberg Cause of death?
Her family’s representatives confirmed her death in a statement.
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Michelle Trachtenberg Had a Liver Transplant Months Before Death at Age 39.
Michelle Trachtenberg underwent a medical procedure before she died at age 39.
The Gossip Girl actress was found “unconscious and unresponsive” by police on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 26. A cause of death has not been confirmed. However, Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant, sources tell PEOPLE.
“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” her publicist, Gary Mantoosh, said in a statement, adding. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”
michelle trachtenberg you will always be iconic pic.twitter.com/UGyLT4iqXl
— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) February 26, 2025
Authorities said her death was not being treated as suspicious.
“Criminality is not suspected. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing,” the NYPD said in a statement.
She went on to say, “She was a kind person through and through. Time passes. You take for granted that you get the chance to see an old friend. To paraphrase, the real tragedies in life are the ones that blindside you on an idle Tuesday.”
rest in peace Michelle Trachtenberg, forever our ice princess 🩵 pic.twitter.com/jBZ8UcUGSv
— nostalgia (@whyrev) February 26, 2025
Who was Michelle Trachtenberg?
Michelle Trachtenberg, who rose to fame as Buffy’s younger sister, Dawn, in the dark, comedic series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and as a conniving socialite on the show “Gossip Girl,