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[RIP] Michelle Trachtenberg Dead At 39 - Buffy, Harriet The Spy and Eurotrip Star

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  1. GRENDEL

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    Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died at age 39.

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    Police sources confirmed the devastating news to The New York Post, and her death is reportedly not being investigated as suspicious. The cause remains unclear.

    In recent months, the former child star shared troubling social media posts, appearing gaunt and frail.

    She defended her appearance, calling out "haters" and saying, "Explain to me how I look sick." She also reminded followers ... "Did you lose a calendar and not realize I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”

    In another post, she made it clear that she never had plastic surgery and was "happy and healthy."

    Michelle rose to fame as a child star in "Harriet the Spy" -- later becoming a household name in her role as Dawn Summers on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," then took on the Upper East Side as Georgina Sparks in "Gossip Girl."

    https://www.tmz.com/2025/02/26/michelle-trachtenberg-dead-gossip-girl-actress/

    Only really knew her from Eurotrip but damn, 39 is way too young....RIP
     
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  2. Rocket River

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    Insanely young.
    R.I.P.
    I don't know her well but 39 . . . .
    Ultimately I wonder what was the issue
    Hollywood crews people up

    Rocket River
     
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    This could very well go into the Things that make me feel old thread...... also makes Gellar old

    RIP .....condolence to her family.

    I am not sure if I think it is good that this is not being investigated more.
     
    #3 daywalker02, Feb 26, 2025
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    Way too young...

    Does Scotty know? Someone should tell Scotty.
     
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    It's kind of a hard thing

    People: You look sickly and in poor health.
    Her: No I'm not. . . I'm just not a kid anymore
    Then
    BOOM DEAD

    I mean maybe she was going through something and didn't want all the attention but man . . . ..

    Take care of your health people

    Rocket River
     
    #6 Rocket River, Feb 26, 2025
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    If there wasn't foul play.....I mean some of her fans would ultimately want to know if she suffered from substance abuse or anything really.

    I mean Ariana Grande looks sickly but I am not expecting any news of that sort.
    Cynthia Erivo....for that matter.

    Wicked is doing alright.

     
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    Truth. People are very invested in their celebrity interest.

    Rocket River
     
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    I don't think she made A list however her face is recognizable.

     
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    Another former child actor that dun messed up.

    Tragic and rip
     
    #10 Invisible Fan, Feb 26, 2025
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    Apparently she had a liver problem and had a liver transplant a couple of months ago? That could be her fault, or it could just be a bad ticket in the genetic lottery.
     
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    RIP 39 is way too young. Time to dust off the ol VHS of Harriet the spy
     
    #12 VanityHalfBlack, Feb 26, 2025
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    I used to have a huge m crush on her has a kid
     
    #13 LosPollosHermanos, Feb 26, 2025
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    Sad, RIP

    She always came off like she was trying to look/be older, maybe because she had a baby face? I didn’t really follow her career after Buffy.

    Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven from Stranger Things) gives me the same vibe.
     
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    I don't recall watching her in anything but knew of her and thought she was quite cute. :(
     
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    RIP. Seemed like she had issues
     
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