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. The cause of her death remains unknown. Sources told the publication that Trachtenberg was found at One Columbus Place, a luxury apartment complex located on Central Park South, on Wednesday morning. It was also reported that she had recently undergone a liver transplant. Page Six said her death is not being treated as suspicious.

Who was Michelle Trachtenberg?

Michelle Trachtenberg began her career at a young age, landing the role of Nona Mecklenberg on the popular Nickelodeon series ‘The Adventures of Pete & Pete’ when she was just 3 years old. She later starred as the title character in the 1996 film ‘Harriet the Spy.’ Trachtenberg went on to appear in films such as ‘EuroTrip,’ ‘Ice Princess,’ and ‘17 Again.’ She then gained widespread fame for her roles in the iconic TV series ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Gossip Girl.’