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Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death Officially Ruled as Diabetes Complications

The New York City Medical Examiner confirmed the actress died naturally from diabetes-related complications following a review of lab results, after her family's objection to an autopsy.

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, 39, was found unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment on February 26, 2025, and pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Her cause of death was initially listed as undetermined due to her family's religious objection to an autopsy, which the medical examiner honored as no foul play was suspected.
  • Following a review of laboratory and toxicology results, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner amended her cause of death to complications of diabetes mellitus, ruling it natural.
  • Trachtenberg was best known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'Gossip Girl,' and 'Harriet the Spy,' leaving a lasting legacy in television and film.
  • Tributes from co-stars, including Sarah Michelle Gellar and Blake Lively, highlighted her impact on the entertainment industry and her personal struggles in recent years.