Fans ofMichelle Trachtenberg, beloved for her roles inBuffy the Vampire SlayerandGossip Girl, are mourning thepassingof the 39-year-old actress.
Preliminary information suggests that the actress passed away due to complications from a rejected liver transplant, as perABC News.
HighlightsMichelle Trachtenberg, star of Buffy and Gossip Girl, passed away at 39.Her recent social media posts sparked concern over her “frail” appearance.Police confirmed her death was due to natural causes, with no foul play.Fans mourned her passing, flooding social media with tributes and messages.
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Fans had grown increasingly concerned for the actress’ wellbeing in recent years, after she shared a series of posts in which her followers claim she looked “visibly frail,” and “sick.” Troubling signs included what seemed to be thinning hair and yellow-tinged eyes.
Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress famous for her roles inBuffy the Vampire SlayerandGossip Girl, passed away at 39
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Trachtenberg, a Brooklyn native, first became a household name for her portrayal of Dawn Summers, Buffy’s younger sister, in the hit supernatural seriesBuffy the Vampire Slayer, from 2000 to 2003. She later found success as Georgina Sparks, the conniving socialite inGossip Girl.
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She reprised her role in the HBO Max’s 2021 reboot ofGossip Girl, which was cancelled after two seasons, despite the second faring much better with audiences and critics according to review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes.
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“Crazy how someone can be so beautiful but mental illness takes over and…well you get this,” one user commented on a post uploaded on February 12.
“She had liver disease. That’s why her eyes are yellow,” another speculated. “She got a liver transplant shortly after that picture was taken.”
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The actress’ final social media posts centered around celebrating Valentine’s Day with her partner, Jay Cohen
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According toCNN, the police source stated that the actress “had a recent medical issue,” and that her death was the result of “natural causes.”
One of Trachtenberg’s latest posts was dedicated to her partner, talent agent Jay Cohen, uploaded on February 14 for Valentine’s Day.
The bittersweet image sees the couple dressed for what seems to be Halloween, playfully posing clad in zombie makeup.
Netizens flocked toCohen’s Instagram pageto share their condolences and offer words of support.
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“My heart is broken,” one user wrote. “IlovedIce Princess,Truth or ScareandBuffy! You are missed.”
“I’m shocked,” another wrote.
This story is developing and will be updated with additional information.
“You will be missed.” Netizens took to social media to mourn the passing of the beloved actress.
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