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Gossip Girl actress Michelle Trachtenberg died of natural causes, police sources told ABC News.
The star, 39, was found dead by her mother on Wednesday in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle just after 8 am local time.
Police told DailyMail.com that there is no foul play suspected in her death.
An autopsy will be carried out by the medical examiner’s office to establish the exact cause of death.
‘On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 0801 hours, police responded to a 911 call of an aided individual at 1 Columbus Place, within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct,’ police said in a statement.
‘Upon arrival, officers observed a 39-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded to the location and pronounced the victim deceased.
‘Criminality is not suspected. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing.’
Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actress Michelle Trachtenberg has died aged 39 – pictured 2023
TMZ reported that the actress had enjoyed a final night out with friends on Thursday at Sartiano’s restaurant.
Trachtenberg was best known for her on UPN teen supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer spanning 2000-2003.
She played Buffy’s younger sister Dawn Summers in 66 episodes of the hit show.
The Brooklyn native also had a recurring role as ‘The Witch of the Upper East Side’ Georgina Sparks in 28 episodes of The CW teen soap Gossip Girl spanning 2008-2012.
She also appeared in the 1996 film Harriet the Spy alongside Rosie O’Donnell.
In recent years Trachtenberg had sparked concern for her health after sharing troubling social media posts in which she looked frail.
