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Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death Officially Determined

The New York City Medical Examiner confirmed the actress died from diabetes complications after an initial undetermined ruling.

Michelle Trachtenberg appears at the Critics' Choice Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 19, 2014 The cause of death for the 39-year-old actress has been revealed as related to diabetes complications, specifically diabetes mellitus. 
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Michelle Trachtenberg arrives at The Art Of Elysium Heaven Gala at Hangar 8 on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Santa Monica, CA.

Overview

  • Michelle Trachtenberg's death was ruled as resulting from complications of diabetes mellitus, with the manner of death classified as natural.
  • The determination followed laboratory test results, as no autopsy was conducted due to her family's religious objections.
  • She was found unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment on February 26, 2025, and pronounced dead at the scene; no foul play was suspected.
  • Reports indicate the actress had undergone a liver transplant in the months prior to her death, though details on its connection to her passing remain unclear.
  • Tributes poured in from co-stars and peers, reflecting on her legacy in roles such as Dawn Summers in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and Georgina Sparks in 'Gossip Girl.'