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Michelle Trachtenberg’s Cause of Death Officially Attributed to Diabetes Complications

The New York City medical examiner has ruled the actress's February death as natural, following laboratory findings confirming diabetes-related complications.

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Michelle Trachtenberg
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Overview

  • Michelle Trachtenberg, 39, was found dead in her Manhattan apartment on February 26, 2025.
  • The New York City medical examiner initially classified her death as 'unexplained.'
  • A laboratory analysis later determined complications from diabetes mellitus as the cause of death.
  • Trachtenberg’s family declined an autopsy, and the medical examiner has officially ruled her death as natural.
  • Best known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl,' Trachtenberg’s death has prompted widespread reflection on her cultural impact.