Tragic news: Michelle Trachtenberg passes away at 39 after a liver transplant, known for her roles in 'Gossip Girl' and 'Harriet the Spy'.

A screenshot of a fake news article headlined 'Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39 — former ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Harriet the Spy’ star recently underwent liver transplant,' overlaid on a video still of actress Michelle Trachtenberg in a sparkly dress at an event. The article text below the video falsely claims she died of natural causes after a liver transplant, which is a common trope in internet memes mocking sensationalized or false celebrity death reports.

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