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Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," died at age 39 from complications of diabetes. The New York City Medical Examiner's office confirmed the cause of death. Reports indicate she had recently undergone a liver transplant, a possible complication from diabetes. Trachtenberg's death shocked fans and colleagues, with tributes pouring in from fellow actors, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, her on-screen sister in "Buffy."

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