Trachtenberg’s body was discovered by her mother in her luxury New York apartment on February 26.
Michelle Trachtenberg, the beloved actress known for her roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl, and Harriet the Spy,” tragically passed away at the age of 39.
She was found unconscious in her New York City apartment on February 26, 2025, by her mother.
More than two months after Michelle Trachtenberg’s tragic passing, new details have emerged about her cause of death. At first, the cause of death was not determined due to her family’s decision to refuse an autopsy for religious reasons.
However, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has now confirmed that Trachtenberg died from complications related to diabetes, and her death has been ruled a natural death.
In the year prior to her death, Trachtenberg faced significant health challenges, including a liver transplant. Friends noted that she had become increasingly reclusive and was experiencing physical and emotional difficulties.
A markedly different image in her social media posts sparked significant public concern, fueling speculation about her health.
She responded to the rumors, asserting that she was “happy and healthy” and denying that she had undergone cosmetic surgery.
