Michelle Trachtenberg, the star of "Gossip Girl", dies: the drama and those last disturbing photos

A tragedy shakes the world of entertainment: Michelle Trachtenberg , an American actress known for her roles in famous television series, was found dead in her home in Manhattan. The star, who was 39 years old, had conquered the public by playing iconic characters in successful shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl .

At this time, no details about the cause of death have been released. In the months leading up to the tragic news, Michelle had shared images on social media in which she appeared very thin and tired , causing concern among her fans. However, she had reassured everyone by declaring that she was "happy and healthy".

Trachtenberg's career began at an early age: at just three years old, she appeared in several commercials, before joining the cast of the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete . Her big-screen debut came at the age of ten in the film Harriet the Spy , in which she played a young aspiring detective opposite Rosie O'Donnell.

The turning point came with the role of Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer , where for two seasons she played the younger sister of the protagonist, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar. Subsequently, she returned to television with an equally memorable character , that of the cunning and manipulative Georgia Sparks in Gossip Girl , constantly at odds with Serena Van Der Woodsen (Blake Lively) and Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester). A career marked by intense roles, an actress much loved by the public. A path that ends in the most sudden and tragic way imaginable.