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The cause of death of actress Michelle Trachtenberg has been confirmed by medical authorities. Trachtenberg passed away of February 26 at the age of 39-years-old.
According to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, who provided a statement to Deadline, Trachtenberg died as a result of complications from diabetes mellitus. The Chief Medical Examiner added that Trachtenberg “died naturally.”
On February 26, Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment, with paramedics pronouncing her dead at the scene. Following an investigation, it was determined that no foul play was suspected.
“The coroner’s office initially said her cause of death would remain undetermined because the family had requested that no autopsy be conducted because of religious reasons. The medical examiner’s office would automatically do an autopsy if foul play or criminality was suspected, but there was none, so the office did not overrule the family’s decision. Following the lab test results, the medical examiner’s office amended the cause of death.” [via Deadline]
Trachtenberg made her acting debut in the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete in 1994 and her film debut in Harriet the Spy in 1996. She was best known for her work on TV series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Six Feet Under, House,Weeds, Criminal Minds, NCIS: Los Angeles, Sleepy Hollow, and Gossip Girl, and the movies EuroTrip and Ice Princess.
Trachtenberg’s final live-action acting role was in the Gossip Girl remake on the streaming service MAX, where she reprised her role as Georgina Sparks for two episodes. She also did voice work for AppleTV+’s animated Harriet the Spy series in 2023, voicing Dr. Wagner in an episode.
Our thoughts are with Michelle Trachtenberg’s family, friends, fans, and various loved ones during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
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