Actress Michelle Trachtenberg passed away today at the age of 39, according to police sources reported by the New York newspaper "The New York Post." While the causes of her death are unknown, it is not being investigated as a suspicious event. Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in series such as Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, was found dead in the luxury apartment complex One Columbus Palace, located on Central Park South.
Trachtenberg began her artistic career at the age of 6, appearing in an episode of the renowned series "Law & Order." Two years later, she gained fame for her participation in "All My Children," which led her to be part of Nickelodeon in 1994 and 1995 with her role in "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" as Nona Mecklenberg.
The actress was awarded a Young Artist Award for her outstanding work in the movie "Harriet the Spy," and in 2008 she achieved one of her most iconic roles in the series Gossip Girl, where she stayed until 2012. Local forensic experts will conduct an autopsy to clarify the circumstances of the actress's death and determine the exact cause of her passing.
In recent months, Trachtenberg's followers expressed their concern over a noticeable change in her behavior on social media, where the actress had nearly 800 thousand followers.
