Michelle Trachtenberg Dies at 39 Following Health Struggles and Liver Transplant

The actress, best known for roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl,' was found unresponsive in her New York City apartment.

Michelle Trachtenberg passed away at the age of 39, with no foul play suspected, according to authorities.
She was discovered unresponsive by her mother in her Manhattan apartment and pronounced dead by emergency responders.
The actress had undergone a liver transplant in 2024, and complications from the procedure are being considered as a possible cause of death.
Friends and sources reported that Trachtenberg had been struggling both physically and emotionally in the year leading up to her death.
Known for iconic roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl,' she leaves behind a legacy in television and film.