'Gossip Girl' Star Michelle Trachtenberg Dies At 39
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'Gossip Girl' Star Michelle Trachtenberg Dies At 39

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Actor Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in 'Gossip Girl' and 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer', has passed away at the age of 39, according to police sources speaking to The Post. Michelle Trachtenberg’s career began at a young age, earning her first major role at just 3 years old on the Nickelodeon series 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete'. Throughout her career, Trachtenberg appeared in films like 'EuroTrip', 'Ice Princess' and '17 Again', but she became a household name for her portrayals of Dawn Summers in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and Georgina Sparks in 'Gossip Girl'. Born in New York City in 1985 to Michael and Lana Trachtenberg, Michelle’s rise to fame as a child star set the stage for her lasting impact on TV and film.

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Michelle Trachtenberg’s friend opens up on Gossip Girl star's tragic final days: ‘She did her best’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Michelle Trachtenberg’s friend opens up on Gossip Girl star's tragic final days: ‘She did her best’

Hindustan Times  

Michelle Trachtenberg faced numerous health issues before her tragic death at 39. In an interview with Us Weekly, a longtime friend of the Gossip Girl star revealed that there was always “something medically wrong” with her whenever they spoke. Michelle Trachtenberg faced numerous health problems in the days leading up to her tragic death at 39 Michelle Trachtenberg's friend opens …

Michelle Trachtenberg missing from Oscars in memoriam segment
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Michelle Trachtenberg missing from Oscars in memoriam segment

Salon  

Although Sunday night's Oscars in memoriam segment made sure to include Shelley Duvall — who died in July 2024 and was noticeably absent from the Emmys tribute that year — and made a last-minute inclusion of Gene Hackman — whose death was announced on Thursday — they forgot to pay their respects to a young actor who died less than …

Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death ruled ‘undetermined’ after family objects to autopsy
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death ruled ‘undetermined’ after family objects to autopsy

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death has been established one day after …

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle Trachtenberg
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle Trachtenberg

Firstpost  

Trachtenberg was found in her New York apartment “unconscious and unresponsive,” according to an NYPD statement. I will live… for you.” — ”Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Sarah Michelle Gellar via Instagram. She laughed the fullest at someone’s joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to …

Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death will never be known after family's dramatic move
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death will never be known after family's dramatic move

Daily Mail  

Michelle Trachtenberg's official cause of death will never be known after a bold decision made by her family. The 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star's death will forever remain a mystery after her relatives officially objected to an autopsy, Page Six has revealed. The 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star's death will forever remain a mystery after her relatives officially objected to …

Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death ruled ‘undetermined’ after family objects to autopsy
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death ruled ‘undetermined’ after family objects to autopsy

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death has been established one day after …

Why Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death Has Prompted Such an Intense Reaction
55 years, 2 months ago

Why Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death Has Prompted Such an Intense Reaction

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. When Elizabeth Taylor died, in 2011, Mindy Kaling memorialized her by writing, “The coolest thing about Elizabeth Taylor is that she lived life PRECISELY as I would’ve if I’d been born so f’ing gorgeous.” I thought of that quote …

Michelle Trachtenberg was 'devastated' by 17 Again costar Matthew Perry's death and 'feared she would die young too'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Michelle Trachtenberg was 'devastated' by 17 Again costar Matthew Perry's death and 'feared she would die young too'

Daily Mail  

Michelle Trachtenberg was 'devastated' by 17 Again costar Matthew Perry's death over a year ago. Michelle Trachtenberg was 'devastated' by 17 Again costar Matthew Perry 's death over a year ago. Michelle played Matthew's teenaged daughter Maggie O'Donnell Perry was found dead at age 54 in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in October 2023. From left: Trachtenberg, …

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle Trachtenberg
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle Trachtenberg

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor …

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle Trachtenberg
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle Trachtenberg

Associated Press  

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively are among those paying tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg, who died Wednesday. I will live… for you.” — ”Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Sarah Michelle Gellar via Instagram. She laughed the fullest at someone’s joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she …

Michelle Trachtenberg’s mother reportedly spoke to her the night before her death
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Michelle Trachtenberg’s mother reportedly spoke to her the night before her death

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lana Trachtenberg spoke to her daughter at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, and she was “clearly …

Michelle Trachtenberg death: Sarah Michelle Gellar pays tribute to Buffy co-star
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Michelle Trachtenberg death: Sarah Michelle Gellar pays tribute to Buffy co-star

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sarah Michelle Gellar has paid tribute to her Buffy the Vampire …

Sarah Michelle Gellar breaks her silence on death of Buffy The Vampire Slayer costar Michelle Trachtenberg
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sarah Michelle Gellar breaks her silence on death of Buffy The Vampire Slayer costar Michelle Trachtenberg

Daily Mail  

Sarah Michelle Gellar has paid tribute to her Buffy The Vampire Slayer costar Michelle Trachtenberg after she died aged 39. Sarah Michelle Gellar has paid tribute to her Buffy The Vampire Slayer costar Michelle Trachtenberg after she died aged 39 The veteran actress took to Instagram on Thursday morning, the day after news broke that Michelle Trachtenberg had passed after …

Blake Lively mourns ‘fiercely loyal’ Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg: ‘She was electricity’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Blake Lively mourns ‘fiercely loyal’ Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg: ‘She was electricity’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Blake Lively shared a moving tribute to her Gossip Girl co-star …

Who was Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl and Buffy actress dies at 39?
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Who was Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl and Buffy actress dies at 39?

Firstpost  

Hollywood took to social media to mourn one of their own, one who had made the transition from kid star to teen queen to adult actor Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in the 1996 “Harriet the Spy” hit movie and went on to co-star in two buzzy millennial-era TV shows — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip …

Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl stars remember ‘little sister’ Michelle Trachtenberg: 'Wish I could have helped'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl stars remember ‘little sister’ Michelle Trachtenberg: 'Wish I could have helped'

Hindustan Times  

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Buffy The Vampire Slayer co-stars have paid tribute to their “little sister” following her death at the age of 39. My thoughts are with Michelle’s family and friends.” Another co-star, actor David Boreanaz, posted a black and white picture of Trachtenberg to his Instagram story and wrote, “So very sad. James Marsters, who played British vampire Spike, said …

What we know about Michelle Trachtenberg's death
3 weeks, 2 days ago

What we know about Michelle Trachtenberg's death

ABC  

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg, who is known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at 39. "It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away," they wrote. US outlet ABC has reported Trachtenberg recently underwent a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications, citing anonymous police sources. Trachtenberg played Dawn …

Blake Lively mourns Michelle Trachtenberg's death: She was fiercely loyal
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Blake Lively mourns Michelle Trachtenberg's death: She was fiercely loyal

India Today  

Hollywood actor Blake Lively mourned the death of her Gossip Girl co-actor Michelle Trachtenberg, who died on Wednesday at the age of 39. "The world lost a deeply sensitive and good person," wrote Blake as she shared a picture of herself with Michelle from the American teen drama Gossip Girl. Sharing what kind of energy Michelle brought to the set, …

Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39

ABC  

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg, who is known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at 39. A-list actor Blake Lively said she was "blindsided" by the tragedy of her old friend, whom she worked on Gossip Girl with for five years. The Hollywood star said Michelle was "electricity" from the first day she met her, …

Michelle Trachtenberg's health battle: ‘Gossip Girl’ actor underwent liver transplant before her death
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Michelle Trachtenberg's health battle: ‘Gossip Girl’ actor underwent liver transplant before her death

Hindustan Times  

Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her role as Georgina Sparks on ‘Gossip Girl,’ has passed away at the age of 39, according to the New York Post. Michelle Trachtenberg, who played Georgina Sparks on ‘Gossip Girl,’ has passed away at the age of 39. She went on to star as the title character in the 1996 film ‘Harriet the Spy.’ …

Michelle Trachtenberg death updates: Gossip Girl and Harriet the Spy star, who recently underwent liver transplant, dead at 39
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Michelle Trachtenberg death updates: Gossip Girl and Harriet the Spy star, who recently underwent liver transplant, dead at 39

The Independent  

✕ Close Buffy and Gossip Girl actress Michelle Trachtenburg dead Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Actor …

Who was Michelle Trachtenberg? ‘Gossip Girl’ actor dies at 39
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Who was Michelle Trachtenberg? ‘Gossip Girl’ actor dies at 39

Hindustan Times  

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actor best known for her roles on 'Buffy the Vampire' Slayer' and ‘Gossip Girl,’ has died at the age of 39, as reported by the New York Post. Born in New York City in 1985 to Michael Trachtenberg and Lana Trachtenberg, Michelle Trachtenberg began her career at a young age, landing the role of Nona Mecklenberg on …

Michelle Trachtenberg’s ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Buffy’ co-stars remember the actor
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Michelle Trachtenberg’s ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Buffy’ co-stars remember the actor

LA Times  

Famous friends and colleagues are mourning the death of Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star and actor best known for her roles on “Gossip Girl” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Trachtenberg was found dead Wednesday morning in her New York apartment. Trachtenberg’s role as the fiery Georgina Sparks on “Gossip Girl,” which ran from 2007 through 2012, is one of …

Michelle Trachtenberg, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl" star, dies at 39
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Michelle Trachtenberg, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl" star, dies at 39

Salon  

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in the hit teen drama series, "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died at 39. According to reports from ABC 7 New York, Trachtenberg's mother found the actress' body on Wednesday morning in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle. Born and raised in New York City, the child star …

Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ actor, dies at 39
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ actor, dies at 39

LA Times  

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg, a veteran of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has died at 39. Michelle Trachtenberg, a onetime child actor who starred in “Harriet the Spy” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and later appeared in “Gossip Girl,” has died. In the early 2000s, she played Gellar’s younger sister Dawn Summers in Joss Whedon’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” …

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