Michelle Trachtenberg made it look easy. A preternaturally gifted child performer, Trachtenberg starred in the 1996 film adaptation of Fitzhugh’s book. And her Harriet, like so many other characters she would go on to play,

Trachtenberg was found dead in Los Angeles, where her death is reportedly not being investigated as suspicious.

Blake Lively, who co-starred with Michelle Trachtenberg on the teen drama "Gossip Girl," paid tribute to the late actress on Wednesday.