Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, famous for the CW series ‘Gossip Girl’, has died. She was 39 years old.

According to foreign media outlets such as ABC News, Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York apartment on the 26th. The local police are said to have found no evidence of homicide and are presuming natural causes of death. Michelle Trachtenberg recently received a liver transplant and may have suffered complications. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

Michelle Trachtenberg debuted as a child actress in the early 1990s and appeared in the movies ‘Rich Rich 2’ and ‘Gadget’. The series ‘Gossip Girl’ was the catalyst for her to become widely known both domestically and internationally. Georgina Sparks, who brings about catastrophe, is a character that fans of the series love and hate. Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester)‘s legendary line, “I’m the crazy one in this area,” was also said in front of Georgina Sparks. That‘s how much of a presence there is in the “Gossip Girl” series.

Fans and fellow actors are expressing their condolences to the news of Michelle Trachtenberg’s death, who played this character.

Hong Se-young, Donga.com reporter, projecthong@donga.com

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