Michelle Trachtenberg was found in her New York City apartment, and the death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.

Michelle Trachtenberg, star of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Harriet the Spy,” has passed away at age 39, according to the New York Police Department. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed,

Trachtenberg starred in 28 episodes of “Gossip Girl” as Georgina Sparks, a recurring character and frenemy of Lively’s Serena van der Woodsen. Georgina, also a member of the Upper East Side’s high society, was notoriously rebellious and known for getting herself and those around her into trouble.

In heartbreaking news, actress Michelle Trachtenberg passed away at age 39. According to PEOPLE, the Gossip Girl and Buffy star was declared deceased on February 26, 2025 by EMS. The NYPD told PEOPLE that "criminality is not suspected,

Trachtenberg starred in a variety of kid-oriented movies and shows, making her film debut in 1996’s “Harriet the Spy.”

Lively was not the only castmember of the beloved teen drama to honor Trachtenberg, who was also known for roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harriet the Spy. Other Gossip Girl stars including Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford also reacted to her death on social media.

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for roles in "Buffy," "Harriet the Spy" and "Gossip Girl" was found dead in New York City Wednesday at age 39.

Trachtenberg was 39. Police found her “unconscious and unresponsive” in a Manhattan apartment on Wednesday morning.

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Michelle Trachtenberg, the actor best known for "Gossip Girl," "Ice Princess" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died at age 39.

Michelle Trachtenberg, star of film and television projects like 'Gossip Girl' and 'EuroTrip,' has died at the age of 39, Deadline has confirmed.

Trachtenberg starred in a number of children's movies before getting a breakout role as Dawn in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."