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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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People:
Michelle Trachtenberg's Life in Photos — The actress, known for her roles in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ ‘EuroTrip’ and ‘Gossip Girl,’ died at age 39 on Feb. 26, 2025 — Hollywood has lost a bright star. — On Feb. 26, news broke that former child star Michelle Trachtenberg had died.
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Michelle Trachtenberg's Rep Confirms Her Death at Age 39, Requests ‘Privacy’ for the Family
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
Simon Perry / People:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Twin in Aprons to Make Welsh Cakes, But He Jokes They'll Sell at ‘Half Price’ — The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Pontypridd in Wales to hear about how the community is faring after being hit by floods twice over the winter
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Prince Harry Tells Us How Far He's Come Since Invictus Games 2014: 'I Wouldn't Change Any of It' (Exclusive) — Prince Harry encountered plenty of A-list pals during the Invictus Games 2025 in Whistler and Vancouver, Canada, including Katy Perry, Michael Bublé, Chris Martin …
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TMZ.com:
Erik and Lyle Menendez May Not Need Judge's Approval for Prison Release — ERIK AND LYLE MENENDEZ GOV. NEWSOM COULD MAKE JUDGE'S APPROVAL IRRELEVANT FOR FREEDOM — Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to ask the California Board of Parole to review the Erik and Lyle Menendez matter …
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How Dove Cameron's Boyfriend Damiano David Helped Her Stop Thinking Her Singing Voice Was ‘Ugly’ (Exclusive) — Cameron tells PEOPLE about finding a “comfortable” new sound with her latest single, “Too Much,” out now — After some time away from music to focus on her mental health and developing artistry …
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Queen Camilla forced to go looking for King Charles during royal outing — Their Majesties visited Darjeeling Express and Imad's Syrian Kitchen in Soho — The Queen was forced to go looking for her husband, the King, as he wandered off in the middle of their latest royal engagement together.
Clare Fisher / People:
Travis Kelce Was ‘Battling’ a ‘Pretty Big Illness’ Ahead of Super Bowl Loss to Eagles, Reveals Chiefs GM — Kansas City Chiefs' General Manager Brett Veach was interviewed on the NFL podcast ‘The Insiders’ — Travis Kelce was fighting a “big illness” before his Super Bowl defeat.
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Rapper BigXthaPlug Arrested on Marijuana Charge in Texas — BIGXTHAPLUG BUSTED FOR MARIJUANA IN TEXAS … BigXthaPlug — one of rap's biggest rising stars — has been arrested on a marijuana charge in Texas ... TMZ has learned. — BigX was arrested on Wednesday and is currently being held at the Arlington City Jail.
Julie Jordan / People:
Ellen Pompeo Recalls ‘Brutal’ Years When She Was Younger: ‘Everyone Thought I Had an Eating Disorder’ (Exclusive) — The 'Grey's Anatomy' star takes on the real-life crime story of Natalia Grace in Hulu's new limited series ‘Good American Family’, premiering March 19
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Kate Aurthur / Variety:
Tatum O'Neal Is Still Here: The Oscar Winner on Surviving Addiction, a Stroke and Coming to Terms With Being Left Out of Her Father's Will — Tatum O'Neal walked into Smashbox Studios using a cane, a vestige of the stroke she had in 2020 after an overdose. As she was getting a manicure …
