Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress who gained fame as a child star in the 1996 film Harriet the Spy and had notable roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at 39. Trachtenberg joined the cast of Buffy in 2000 and was remembered for her portrayal of Dawn Summers. She appeared in various films and TV shows throughout her career, and more recently, hosted a true-crime series. Trachtenberg was also an advocate for victims, expressing solidarity with co-stars against abusive behavior in the industry.
"I am brave enough now as a 35-year-old woman to repost this," she wrote on social media, and alluded to "his not appropriate behavior" she experienced."
She had learned the language from her mother growing up. Other credits included supporting roles in the films Mysterious Skin in 2004 and Black Christmas in 2006.
Trachtenberg was part of iconic shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, showcasing her evolution from a child star to an adult actress.
The AP said it had 'a good, though feeble, heart and the best of intentions' and said Trachtenberg was 'mining the same nervous twitter from her kid-sister days on Buffy.'
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