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Actress Michelle Trachtenberg has died at age 39, per multiple outlets.

The beloved actress was found dead at her apartment in New York City on Wednesday, February 26, police sources told ABC News.

The iconic ’90s and 2000s star — whose breakout role as Harriet the Spy in the 1996 Nickelodeon film led her to starring TV in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl — had been active on social media in the weeks prior to her death, with some fans expressing their concern about her appearance over the past year.

Michelle Trachtenberg
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg attends “Geezer” Premiere – 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at Spring Studios on April 23, 2016 in New York City.

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In January 2024, Trachtenberg responded to a fan who said she looked “sick.”

“Explain to me how I look sick,” the 17 Again actress questioned. “Did you lose a calendar and not realize I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”

She posted her final selfie earlier this month on February 12. She shared her last Instagram post last week, on February 18.

“I wanted to look like naughty #tinkerbell 💚 #throwback ⚡,” Trachtenberg captioned the 2013 photo, which featured her wearing a green gown on the red carpet.