Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has passed away at the age of 39, as reported by The Post.

According to police sources, her death is not considered suspicious. ABC News reported that Trachtenberg was found dead by her mother on Wednesday in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle. It was noted that Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant and might have been dealing with complications related to the procedure.

ABC News also stated that Trachtenberg's death is believed to be from natural causes, with no suspicion of foul play. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause and manner of her death.

Michelle Trachtenberg in November 2023. Photo by Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images.

Trachtenberg's career began at the age of nine with her appearance on the 1990s Nickelodeon show "The Adventures of Pete and Pete." She made her film debut in 1996 with "Harriet the Spy." Her notable roles include Dawn Summers in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" from 2000 to 2003, where she played the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar's character, Buffy. She also starred as Jenny in the 2004 film "EuroTrip" and as Casey Carlyle in the 2005 film "Ice Princess."

In more recent years, Trachtenberg portrayed Georgina Sparks in the teen drama series "Gossip Girl," which aired from 2007 to 2012. She reprised this role in the second season of HBO Max's sequel series.

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