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Michelle Trachtenberg Mourned by Kenan Thompson and Fellow Stars

The actress, who passed away at 39, had a liver transplant before her death, with the cause officially listed as 'undetermined' due to her family's objections to an autopsy.

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Kenan Thompson attends Columbia Pictures' "Anyone But You" New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on December 11, 2023 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in 'Harriet the Spy' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' died at age 39 on February 26 in her New York City home.
  • Kenan Thompson expressed shock and sadness over her death, sharing that he learned the news through a text message from his business partner.
  • Sources revealed that Trachtenberg had undergone a liver transplant within the past year, but her cause of death remains 'undetermined' after her family declined an autopsy.
  • Thompson reflected on their sporadic social media interactions and wished he could have supported her more during any struggles she may have faced.
  • Trachtenberg's final screenplay, 'Toy Monster,' is being pursued for production by her producing partner and boyfriend as a tribute to her legacy.