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

The New York City medical examiner confirmed the actress’s death was due to diabetes-related complications, following a toxicology analysis in lieu of an autopsy.

Aucune autopsie n'avait été pratiquée, à la demande de la famille, pour des raisons religieuses.
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Overview

  • Michelle Trachtenberg, 39, was found unresponsive in her New York apartment on February 26, 2025, with no signs of foul play.
  • Her Orthodox Jewish family requested no autopsy, leading authorities to rely on toxicology tests to determine the cause of death.
  • The medical examiner confirmed on April 17, 2025, that diabetes-related complications caused her death.
  • Reports indicate she had undergone a liver transplant shortly before her passing and had been open about her health struggles with friends.
  • Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl,' had a career spanning from childhood stardom to enduring television fame.