Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actor, dead at 39
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Michelle Trachtenberg, famous for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Harriet the Spy,' has died at age 39. Confirmed by police sources, her death occurred in a New York apartment, and while the cause remains unknown, it is not being investigated as suspicious. Trachtenberg began her career as a child actor at three, transitioning to iconic roles throughout her youth. Notably, she reflected on her 'Harriet the Spy' experience as a critical moment in her career, expressing gratitude for the opportunities it brought her.
I’m extremely grateful for the experience. I was this girl who had done glitzy, PG-themed stuff and here’s Gregg Araki, director of Doom Generation, and we sat down and had a cup of coffee and I said, You’re probably not gonna hire me but this is what I got, this is what I feel.
If you’re willing to take the chance, I’m willing to go there with you. It was the most exhilarating experience I’ve had as an actress.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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