Overview

• The New York City Medical Examiner has officially attributed Michelle Trachtenberg’s death to complications from diabetes mellitus.
• Her death was classified as natural, resolving earlier uncertainty about the cause.
• Trachtenberg, 39, was found deceased in her New York apartment on February 26, 2025.
• Her family declined an autopsy, prompting the cause of death to be determined through laboratory analysis.
• Known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl,' Trachtenberg’s passing has drawn widespread public attention.