Michelle Trachtenberg’s Cause Of Death Has Officially Been Revealed
She was 39.
Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death has been revealed. On April 16, the medical examiner confirmed that the 39-year-old died of natural causes and passed away from diabetes complications. A spokesperson for the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death to People, explaining that “the amended determination was made following review of toxicology testing results.” The rep added, “Toxicology testing can be done without autopsy.”
On Feb. 26, police sources confirmed the Gossip Girl and Ice Princess actor passed away in her apartment at One Columbus Place in New York City, per New York Post and ABC News reports. Police reportedly told ABC that Trachtenberg was found by her mother. Per the February report, the actor had undergone a recent liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications.
Over the past couple of years, fans have expressed their concerns over Trachtenberg’s health. In January 2024, she addressed her “haters” on Instagram. “I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance. I have never had plastic surgery. I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters,” Trachtenberg captioned a photo. A week later, she addressed their concerns again. “Fun fact. This is my face. Not malnutrition no problems,” she wrote on Instagram at the time.
Trachtenberg got her big break in 1996 when she starred in Harriet The Spy. Throughout her career, she took on plenty of iconic roles in fan-favorite projects. Trachtenberg was best known for playing Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl and Dawn Summers in Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
In 2004, she was in the raunchy comedy EuroTrip. The next year, she starred in her own Disney movie, Ice Princess, alongside big names like Hayden Panettiere, Kim Cattrall, and Joan Cusack. Trachtenberg also had a role in 17 Again, which starred Zac Efron and Matthew Perry.
Since her death, fans have been mourning the actor on X, formerly called Twitter. “michelle trachtenberg thank you for giving us one of the most iconic female characters of all times. gossip girl would've been nothing without you,” one wrote on X, following reports of the actor’s death. “rest in peace Michelle Trachtenberg, forever our ice princess,” one fan wrote. Another tweeted, “Michelle Trachtenberg you will forever be missed 🥹🕊.”
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