By Nazmi 
Michelle Trachtenberg is best known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away at the age of 39, reports state.
The actor was found having passed away earlier today at around 8:00am at One Columbus Place, police sources told The New York Post and ABC News.
The sources said her death is not being investigated as suspicious and it’s currently believed the 39-year-old died of natural causes.
Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away at the age of 39 (Getty Images/ Leon Bennett/WireImage)
An autopsy is expected to take place to determine the cause and manner of Trachtenberg’s passing.
LADbible Group has contacted NYPD and Michelle Trachtenberg’s representatives for comment.
Trachtenberg had her acting debut at the young age of three, appearing in Nickelodeon television series adventures of Pete and Pete which aired from 1994 to 1996.
She appeared in several Nickelodeon productions before going on to star in 2004 release Eurotrip and later rose to fame for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
In the CW TV show Trachtenberg portrayed the role of Georgina Sparks and in the supernatural drama she took on the role of the titular character’s younger sister, Summer.
The role in the latter saw her nominated for three Saturn Awards and win a Young Artist Award.
And fans of the star have flooded to social media to pay tribute to her.
Michelle Trachtenberg starred in Gossip Girl (The CW)
One Twitter user said: “RIP Georgina. What a legendary role.”
“39? That’s crazy. Such a beautiful and talented actress,” another added.
An Instagram user commented on Trachtenberg’s last Instagram post shared one week ago of her at a red carpet event.
The user wrote: “Rest in peace Michelle you crafted so many characters that many of us were connected to.
You captivated us with unique stories. Thank you for sharing your life & talent with us.
You’ll be missed big hugs to your family & friends. Although we’ll all miss you, we know their lives will be forever changed we’re so sorry for their loss and sending extra love to them at this time.”
