Actress Michelle Trachtenberg of "Against the Current" poses for a portrait at the Gibson Guitar Lounge during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Mainz)
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Passes Away at 39
Update: As per TMZ, the cause of death is undetermined and her family declined an autopsy.
Sad news for Hollywood today. Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harriet the Spy, has died. She was 39 years old.
The Adventures of Pete and Pete alum was found deceased by her mother in her apartment early today. No cause of death was released as of press time, although the actress recently underwent a liver transplant.
In addition to the aforementioned roles, Michelle appeared in All My Children, Gossip Girl, Inspector Gadget and Clarissa Explains It All.
TVGrapevine sends condolences to her loved ones during this time.
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