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Michelle Trachtenberg attends the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party sponsored by IMDb, Neuro Drinks and Walmart on February 09, 2020 in West Hollywood, California.
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Michelle Trachtenberg had quite the iconic filmography during her lifetime. The actress made her film debut in Harriet the Spy and continued to star in roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl. She’s also dated quite a few famous names in the show business.

Trachtenberg was found dead on February 26, 2025, in New York City. She was 39. Her death is not deemed suspicious and the city medical examiner will determine the cause, officials told The New York Post. Weeks leading up to her death, fans noticed her frail appearance and started to get concerned. Trachtenberg assured her fans that she’s “happy and healthy” and had never had plastic surgery.

Related: Michelle Trachtenberg’s Net Worth Reveals How Much She Made From Buffy & Gossip Girl 

Trachtenberg was very active on social media with one of her popular posts calling out Joss Whedon for his abusive behavior on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She also didn’t shy away from posting about her love life.

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