Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death Ruled 'Undetermined' After Family Opposes Autopsy

The 39-year-old actress, known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl,' was found unresponsive in her New York apartment and had recently undergone a liver transplant.

• Michelle Trachtenberg was discovered unconscious and unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment on Wednesday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene.
• The New York City medical examiner ruled her cause of death as 'undetermined' after her family objected to an autopsy, a decision allowed under state public health law.
• Trachtenberg had undergone a liver transplant within the past year, and sources suggest potential complications from the procedure, though this remains unconfirmed.
• Tributes have poured in from friends and colleagues, including Princess Eugenie and Blake Lively, highlighting her vibrant personality and lasting impact on those who knew her.
• The actress, best known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl,' had faced public speculation about her health in recent years but had dismissed concerns, asserting she was 'happy and healthy.'

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