Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at 39 After Reported Liver Transplant Complications
Michelle Trachtenberg, beloved actress known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has passed away at the age of 39, TMZ confirms.
Found Unresponsive in NYC Apartment
- Law enforcement sources say Michelle’s mother found her early Wednesday morning at her apartment in One Columbus Place, Manhattan.
- Police and EMS responded to a call about a woman in cardiac arrest and pronounced her dead at the scene.
Possible Cause of Death
- Trachtenberg reportedly received a liver transplant within the last year.
- Sources suggest her body may have rejected the transplant, leading to fatal complications.
- Police currently believe she died of natural causes, but an official cause will be determined by the medical examiner.
Troubling Signs in Recent Months
- Michelle had been active on social media, addressing speculation about her health.
- Fans expressed concern over her gaunt appearance, but she denied being unwell and clapped back at critics.
Hollywood Mourns a Childhood Icon
Trachtenberg first rose to fame in Harriet the Spy, later becoming a household name as Dawn Summers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the infamous Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl.
Her family has requested privacy, with no further details available at this time. Rest in peace, Michelle.
