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Who Was Michelle Trachtenberg? Exploring Gossip Girl Alum’s Life and Career Amid Her Death at 39
Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg passed away at the age of 39. Exploring the life and career of the actress who stepped into the industry as a child artist.
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death
Michelle Trachtenberg, popularly known for her role as Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl, has passed away at the age of 39. The actress was found unresponsive in her apartment in New York City on February 26. The police officials have scraped off the speculations of criminality and the investigation is underway.
Before bagging the big roles, such as in Gossip Girl alongside Blake Lively and Leighton Meester, the actress began her career by appearing in commercials. Trachtenberg got her first big break with Nickelodeon when she was selected to play a part in The Adventures of Pete & Pete and later in All My Children.
After being heavily praised for her characters in the above-mentioned show, the actress gained popularity with her titular role in Harriet the Spy. The show was released in 1996, and Trachtenberg played the lead role of Harriet M. Welsch.
Other notable titles that the actress worked on included EuroTrip, 17 Again, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ice Princess. Trachtenberg’s last prominent role was in the reboot of the drama series, where she won hearts with her role of Sparks.
The show returned in 2023 and streamed on HBO Max. The character, portrayed by the late actress, was initially picked up to be the main antagonist in the storyline but eventually was received as a part of the Upper West Side’s inner circle.
According to the reports of Entertainment Weekly, Trachtenberg took up the role, which was previously offered to Mischa Barton.
Meanwhile, Trachtenberg has previously sparked concerns over her health on the social media platform. Responding to the hate she received online, the actress said, "Fun fact. This is my face. Not malnutrition, no problems. Why do you have to hate? Get a calendar."
Tributes have been pouring in for the actress following her death.
Gossip Girl Star Michelle Trachtenberg Passes Away at 39; Everything We Know of the Circumstances Surrounding Her Death
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