Michelle Trachtenberg, a 39-year-old actor known for her role in Gossip Girl, was found dead in her Manhattan apartment. She had been struggling emotionally and with health issues, including complications from a recent liver transplant. Reports indicate she looked pale and thin in her last days. Michelle Trachtenberg, a 39-year-old actor known for her role in Gossip Girl, was found dead in her Manhattan apartment. She had been struggling emotionally and with health issues, including complications from a recent liver transplant. Reports indicate she looked pale and thin in her last days. Health and Fitness, Health Tips, Exercises & Workout Tips, Diet & Wellness | Times of India Lifestyle