Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress who played Georgina Sparks in “Gossip Girl”, died at 39 years old

Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress who played Georgina Sparks in “Gossip Girl”, died at 39 years old


The actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who was successful in 2010 giving life to the character Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl, died at 39 years old




The actress Michelle Trachtenberg He died on Wednesday (26), at 39 years old. The news was confirmed by the New York police and released by the American TV Network ABC News. So far, the cause of death has not been officially revealed, but the authorities have reported that there is no evidence that the case is treated as suspicion.

The actress suffered a transplant

According to information issued by the issuer, the actress recently undergone a liver transplant and there is the possibility that it has undergone complications deriving from the procedure. “It is believed that Trachtenberg died of natural causes”informed the ABC news. The absence of suspicions about his death excludes the need for a criminal investigation, as clarified by the police.

Michelle He started his artistic trajectory still during childhood, winning his first role on television in “The Adventures of Pete & Pete” by Nickelodeon. In the following years, he consolidated his career by participating in successful productions such as “Buffy: The Vampire Huntress”, where he played Dawn Summers, the protagonist’s sister.

Success like Georgina in Gossip Girl

Her talent and versatility led her to integrate the cast of different popular productions, including “Eurotrip – Passport to Confusion” and “Weeds”. However, one of the most surprising characters of his career was Georgina Sparks, the enigmatic and bad manipulator of “Gossip Girl”. Michelle He replaced the role both in the original version of the series, published in 2008 and in the 2023 revival.

In recent years, the actress has maintained a more discreet career, recording her latest work in the documentary “Spyral”, 2024. Michelle Trachtenberg He was not married and left no children. His death represents a great loss for the world of entertainment and his trajectory will be remembered by fans who have followed his evolution over the years.

Source: Terra

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