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Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause Of Death Confirmed By Medical Examiner
Michelle Trachtenberg died as the result of complications caused by diabetes, it has been confirmed. The US actor died suddenly in February at the age of 39, after being found 'unconscious and unresponsive' at her home in New York City. At the time, the police said that Michelle's death was not being treated as suspicious, with the New York City medical examiner's office confirming on Wednesday that she died a natural death of diabetes complications. Per BBC News' reporting, Michelle's family had objected to a post-mortem examination on religious grounds, which was honoured due to the non-suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. The New York City medical examiner's office subsequently said on Wednesday that it had updated the cause of death following a review of laboratory test results. ABC News also claimed back in February that she had recently undergone a liver transplant prior to her death. Michelle began her career in the entertainment industry as a child actor, appearing in shows like The Adventures Of Pete & Pete and the daytime soap All My Children, as well as the film Harriet The Spy, in which she played the title role. Following this, she played Dawn Summers, the title character's younger sister in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl and Emma Karlin in Weeds. In the early 2000s, she was also nominated for an Emmy thanks to her presenting work on the paranormal kids' series Truth Or Scare. Michelle's additional film work included Euro Trip, Black Christmas and 17 Again, and she also appeared in TV series like Six Feet Under, House and NCIS: Los Angeles. Her final on-screen performance was in 2023, when she reprised the role of Georgina Sparks in the short-lived reboot of Gossip Girl. Sarah Michelle Gellar Mourns Michelle Trachtenberg With A Heartbreaking Buffy Quote Blake Lively's Heartbreaking Michelle Trachtenberg Tribute As Co-Stars Share Their Memories
Euronews
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer' and ‘Gossip Girl' star Michelle Trachtenberg dies aged 39
Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for her roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at the age of 39. The news was reported by the New York Post, with police confirming she had been found in her New York City apartment near Central Park on 26 February. No cause of death has been disclosed. ABC News has reported that Trachtenberg had recently undergone liver transplant surgery, but it is unknown if that is connected to her death. Born in New York on 11 October 1985, Trachtenberg began acting from a very young age, picking up work in commercials at the age of three. Her early TV credits included Nickelodeon's The Adventures Of Pete & Pete and the lead role in the 1996 film Harriet The Spy, the adaptation of the beloved coming-of-age comedy novel. Trachtenberg was best known for her role as Dawn Summers, the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar's Buffy in the cult series Buffy The Vampire Slayer. She joined in season five in 2000 and remained on the show until its conclusion in 2003. Next came her role of Georgina Sparks in the teen drama Gossip Girl - a role she revived in the 2022 reboot of the show. She went on to recurring roles on Six Feet Under and Weeds and starred in films like Eurotrip, Inspector Gadget, Mysterious Skin, Black Christmas, and the 2009 teen fantasy 17 Again, alongside Zac Efron and the late Matthew Perry. Her Gossip Girl co-star Blake Lively went to Instagram to honour Trachtenberg: "The world lost a deeply sensitive and good person in Michelle. May her work and her huge heart be remembered by those who were lucky enough to experience her fire.' Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star David Boreanaz said it was 'so very sad.. horrible news', while the show's Alyson Hannigan, who played Willow, wrote on her Instagram: 'I am deeply saddened by the news of Michelle's passing. She brought a loving energy to the set of Buffy. My thoughts are with Michelle's family and friends.' Rosie O'Donnell, who starred alongside Trachtenberg in her Harriet The Spy debut, said her death was 'heartbreaking': 'I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped.'
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actress Michelle Trachtenberg dies aged 39
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg has died aged 39, police in New York have confirmed. The US star was best known for her roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died aged 39. The New York Police Department told the PA news agency they responded to an emergency call at around 8am on Wednesday to One Columbus Place in New York and Trachtenberg was later confirmed dead after emergency medical services attended. Her death is not being treated as suspicious and the police said the medical examiner will determine her cause of death. READ MORE: BBC Countryfile star 'delighted' as they're signed as new permanent presenter READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara supported as she breaks down in tears over 'tough realisation' Born on October 11, 1985, in New York City, Trachtenberg began her acting career at the age of three, appearing in adverts before landing roles on TV series. She secured a recurring role in The Adventures Of Pete & Pete in 1992 and in 1996 she starred in film Harriet The Spy as an 11-year-old given to spying on neighbours and classmates, and concocting outrageous lies to embellish the everyday details in her private journal. Other roles included playing Penny in 1999 spy film Inspector Gadget and Jenny in 2004 movie EuroTrip. Trachtenberg entered hit show Buffy The Vampire Slayer in its fifth season as Dawn, the younger sister of Buffy, and became a regular until the show came to an end in 2003. In 2005 she starred opposite Sex And The City actress Kim Cattrall in Ice Princess and was in 2009 teen comedy 17 Again alongside Zac Efron. She reprised her role as Georgina Sparks in the second series of the recent Gossip Girl sequel.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Buffy The Vampire Slayer actress Michelle Trachtenberg dies aged 39
US actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died aged 39. The New York police department confirmed her death to the PA news agency in a statement on Wednesday. The police said they responded to an emergency call at around 8am on Wednesday to One Columbus Place in New York and Trachtenberg was later confirmed dead after emergency medical services attended. Her death is not being treated as suspicious and the police said the medical examiner will determine her cause of death. Born on October 11, 1985, in New York City, Trachtenberg began her acting career at the age of three, appearing in adverts before landing roles on TV series. She secured a recurring role in The Adventures Of Pete & Pete in 1992 and in 1996 she starred in film Harriet The Spy as an 11-year-old given to spying on neighbours and classmates, and concocting outrageous lies to embellish the everyday details in her private journal. She was also known for playing Penny in 1999 spy film Inspector Gadget and Jenny in 2004 movie EuroTrip. Trachtenberg entered hit show Buffy The Vampire Slayer in its fifth season as Dawn, the younger sister of Buffy, and became a regular until the show came to an end in 2003. In 2005 she starred opposite Sex And The City actress Kim Cattrall in Ice Princess and was in 2009 teen comedy 17 Again alongside Zac Efron. She reprised her role as Georgina Sparks in the second series of the recent Gossip Girl sequel.
