Michelle Trachtenberg, Star of 'Gossip Girl' and 'Buffy', Dies at 39 from Diabetes Complications
Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl', passed away from diabetes complications, confirmed by medical examiners.
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Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl', died at 39 due to complications from diabetes. Found unresponsive in February, her family objected to an autopsy, which led to a preliminary cause of death being undetermined. Following toxicology tests, the medical examiner's office reported her death as natural. Trachtenberg began her acting career at a young age, gaining fame in Nickelodeon's 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete' and later capturing audiences with her roles as Dawn Summers and Georgina Sparks. Friends and co-stars mourned her passing.
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Michelle Trachtenberg was best known for her roles as Dawn Summers in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and Georgina Sparks in 'Gossip Girl'.
Michelle Trachtenberg died from complications related to diabetes.
There is a mention that Michelle Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant and might have been experiencing complications, although this is not directly linked to her cause of death.
Michelle Trachtenberg began her acting career at age 3, appearing in her first commercials.
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