Hollywood actress Michelle Trachtenberg (39) was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her Manhattan apartment, New York, according to the New York Times. She began her career as a child actress at the age of three and gained fame for roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl". Fans affectionately called her "Buffy". US media reported that she passed away on Wednesday morning at a young age.

Police arrived at the scene and took her to the hospital, where emergency personnel confirmed her death. However, the cause of death remains unknown. Reports suggest that Michelle recently underwent a liver transplant and had been suffering from health issues since then. Although she reassured fans on social media that she was fine, police suspect liver transplant complications led to her death, ruling out any foul play.

Michelle gained recognition for her role in the 1996 film "Harriet the Spy", but her breakthrough came with the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (2000–2003), where she played Dawn Summers. She later starred as Georgina Sparks, a socialite villain, in the hit series "Gossip Girl" (2008–2012), alongside Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, and Leighton Meester. Michelle also appeared in films like "EuroTrip," "17 Again," and "The Scribbler."