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#BREAKING: Michelle Trachtenberg, Actress Known for ‘Harriet the Spy’ and ‘Gossip Girl,’ Dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, who rose to fame as a child star in “Harriet the Spy” and later starred in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has died at the age of 39.

[yourNEWS.com] Authorities told The New York Post that Trachtenberg was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services. While the exact cause of death has yet to be determined, officials noted that she had recently undergone a liver transplant and may have experienced complications.

The actress was widely recognized for her portrayal of Dawn Summers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the cunning Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl. Her film career also included roles in EuroTrip, Ice Princess, and 17 Again, where she starred alongside the late Friends actor Matthew Perry.

TMZ reported that paramedics responded to a call regarding a woman in cardiac arrest at her residence. An official autopsy has been scheduled to confirm the cause of death, according to TMZ.

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