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9:40 PM ET, February 26, 2025

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‘Buffy’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39  —  The actress starred in beloved TV series and films.  —  Michelle Trachenberg attends Herve Leger Spring 2009 at The Promenade, Bryant Park on September 7, 2008 in New York City.  —  Michelle Trachtenberg …
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New York Post:
Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39 — former ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Harriet the Spy’ star shared troubling posts  —  Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for a wide range of TV and film roles including “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has died at the age of 39, police sources told The Post.
TMZ.com:
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star, Dead at 39  —  10:55 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Michelle Trachtenberg's body may have rejected the liver transplant she received within the last year, causing complications.  We're told Michelle's mother found her.
Daniel Trainor / Us Weekly:
Rosie O'Donnell Reacts to the Death of ‘Harriet the Spy’ Costar Michelle Trachtenberg: ‘Heartbreaking’  —  Rosie O'Donnell has reacted to the death of her Harriet the Spy costar Michelle Trachtenberg, who died at the age of 39.  —  “Heartbreaking,” O'Donnell, 62, said in a statement to Us Weekly.
Jen Juneau / People:
Rosie O'Donnell Says Harriet the Spy Costar Michelle Trachtenberg ‘Struggled’ Before Her Death: ‘I Loved Her’  —  “I wish I could have helped,” O'Donnell said of Trachtenberg, who died at 39 years old  —  Rosie O'Donnell is mourning the loss of her Harriet the Spy costar Michelle Trachtenberg.
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actress, dead at 39  —  Actress Michelle Trachtenberg has died, police sources told The Post Wednesday.  She was 39.  —  The “Harriett the Spy” star's death is reportedly not being investigated as suspicious.
Dory Jackson / People:
Michelle Trachtenberg, Former Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star, Dies at 39  —  Michelle Trachtenberg has died at age 39.  —  The NYPD confirmed to PEOPLE that police responded to a 911 call at 1 Columbus Place in New York City around 8:00 a.m. on Feb. 26.
Sabienna Bowman / People:
Michelle Trachtenberg Had a Liver Transplant Months Before Death at Age 39  —  The ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ alum has died at age 39  —  Michelle Trachtenberg underwent a medical procedure before she died at age 39.  —  The Gossip Girl actress was found …
Angel Saunders / People:
Michelle Trachtenberg's Ex Zane Carney Shares Tribute to His ‘First Love,’ Says They ‘Stayed in Touch All These Years’  —  The former couple met when Trachtenberg guest starred on a sitcom he was on when they were kids  —  Michelle Trachtenberg's ex Zane Carney is mourning the loss of his …
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Michelle Trachtenberg's Life in Photos
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Liza Esquibias / People:
Michelle Trachtenberg Was ‘Really Sick’ and ‘Struggling’ Last Year Prior to Her Death, Says Source
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Sylvia Mphofe / WTTG-TV:
Karen Huger ‘RHOP’ star sentenced to 1 year  — “The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger was convicted of DUI and other charges due to a car crash in March 2024.  — Huger could face up to two years in prison, but prosecutors are seeking six months behind bars.
Sean Gregory / Time:
Exclusive: After an Unparalleled Career, WNBA Star Diana Taurasi Announces Her Retirement  —  Diana Taurasi, the all-time leading scorer in WNBA history and a six-time Olympic gold medalist, usually starts preparing for her upcoming season on January 1.  She gives herself four months to work …
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Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Olivia Munn Shares She Has “Years to Go” In Her Cancer Treatment  —  Olivia Munn shared insight into her health journey nearly a year after publicly sharing her breast cancer diagnosis.  —  Olivia Munn is looking forward to her future.  —  Nearly one year after sharing …
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Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
Hairstylist Jesus Guerrero's Sister Addresses ‘Unanswered Questions’ About His Death (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero's sister, Gris Guerrero, is trying to make sense of his tragic death at age 34.
Rolling Stone:
Drake Officially Cancels Remaining AU/NZ Tour Dates Due to ‘Scheduling Conflict’  —  Following speculation, Drake has officially called off his Australia and New Zealand tour early  —  Drake has officially called off his current Australia and New Zealand tour early.
Stephanie Wenger / People:
Blac Chyna Reveals Which Kardashian-Jenner Family Members She Still Speaks to After Legal Drama, Rob Kardashian Split  —  The update comes nearly three years after the model lost her defamation case against the family  —  Blac Chyna is opening up about where she stands with the Kardashian …
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