Actress of Ukrainian descent Michelle Trachtenberg dies: what she was remembered for. Photos and videos

The 39-year-old American actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in a number of TV series, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died in the United States. The actress was found dead on the morning of February 26 in an apartment in New York City.

This was reported by ABC News. The publication writes that Michelle Trachtenberg was found lifeless by her own mother.

The cause of death of the actress is currently unknown. Michelle recently underwent a liver transplant and may have experienced complications. At present, doctors are inclined to believe that Trachtenberg's death was due to natural causes - no signs of violent death were found. The exact cause will be determined by a forensic medical examination.

On the girl's social media page, numerous fans express their condolences and write about Michelle's talent.

Michelle Trachtenberg was born on October 11, 1985 in New York City to immigrant parents. Her father, Michael Trachtenberg, a German by birth, was a specialist in fiber optics. Her mother, Lana Trachtenberg, is originally from Odesa and was a former puppet theater actress. The family has another daughter Irena, Michelle's older sister.

Michelle began her acting career at the age of three, starring in commercials, and later collaborated with the children's TV channel Nickelodeon. She got her first significant role in the TV series The Adventures of Pete and Pete (1994-1996), where she played Nona Mecklenberg.

She gained real fame at the age of 15, playing a role in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

In 2021, Trachtenberg accused series creator Joss Whedon of inappropriate behavior on set after her co-star Charisma Carpenter claimed she was psychologically traumatized by Whedon's treatment of her.

After that, she had several more successful projects. Michelle Trachtenber's other works include the films Harriet the Spy (1996), Inspector Gadget (1999), and The Ice Princess (2005).

A turning point in her career was the role of the youth comedy Eurotour (2004), where Michelle played the twin sister of one of the main characters.

Since 2016, Michelle has focused on starring in the TV series Gossip Girl. For this role, she received a Teen Choice Award nomination for Best TV Villain.

The actress actively led a social life.

Recently, fans have expressed concern about Michelle's health due to her appearance in photos on social media. In response, Trachtenberg assured that she was "happy and healthy" and had never had plastic surgery.

Her death came as a surprise to many. Michelle Trachtenberg left a significant mark on the film industry and the hearts of her fans.

As OBOZ.UA previously reported, 24-year-old actress Kim Se-ryong committed suicide in South Korea. Fans suggested that she decided to take the fatal step because of the large amount of hate she faced after the accident in 2022.

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