The former child star, 39, who appeared in a variety of TV shows and movies including “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” was found by her mother on Feb. 26 in her Central Park ...

She remained on the series until it ended with Season 7 in 2003. She went on to play Georgina Sparks in 28 episodes of “Gossip Girl,” which ran from 2007 to 2012.

Gossip Girl was clever and pop culture-ridden, allowing it to last six seasons, but that didn't mean every episode was a winner. Josh Schwartz handed over the reins to Joshua Safran in the latter ...

Gossip Girl co-creator Josh Schwartz also wrote a message memorializing Trachtenberg. "RIP Michelle," he said in an Instagram story. "Thank you for Georgina. You will be missed but not forgotten." ...