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Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Happened to Michelle Trachtenberg? Everything We Know About Her Rare Cause of Death
When Michelle Trachtenberg unexpectedly died at age 39, fans were left wondering what had happened to the star. On Feb. 26, 2025, the Gossip Girl actress was found dead in a New York City apartment by police officers who had responded to a 911 call. When they arrived at the residence, they found a woman unconscious and unresponsive. Trachtenberg was pronounced dead at the scene and was later identified as the actress. The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled her cause of death "undetermined," and her family refused an autopsy on religious grounds. On April 16, though, the coroner confirmed her cause of death via a toxicology test, renewing questions about the star's health. After Trachtenberg's death, many of her former costars paid tribute to her career in Hollywood, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, who starred with her on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the early 2000s. "Michelle, listen to me. Listen. I love you. I will always love you," Gellar wrote in an Instagram post, quoting Trachtenberg's character from the season 5 finale. "The hardest thing in this world, is to live in it. I will be brave. I will live... for you." So, what was Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death — and what did it reveal about her final days? On April 16, 2025, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Trachtenberg's cause of death was ruled natural and was the result of complications of diabetes mellitus. It is not known what type of diabetes the actress had, as diabetes mellitus refers to "a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar," according to the Mayo Clinic. The day after Trachtenberg died, the New York City Medical Examiner's Office told PEOPLE that her family had objected to an autopsy. Trachtenberg's parents are Jewish immigrants from Germany and Russia, and oftentimes, autopsies are not performed in their faith because bodies are believed to be sacred, as the Los Angeles Times reported. "If it's a suicide, if it's a natural death [or] those types of cases where no one's going to be prosecuted, the autopsy is not required by law," legal expert Neama Rahmani explained to PEOPLE. He continued, "The problem is sometimes we've seen autopsies become public, and the family members will actually file lawsuits to keep autopsies private because sometimes there's information in the autopsy that can cast a bad light on the deceased." Because an autopsy wasn't performed, the medical examiner was only allowed to conduct an external exam of the actress' body. Trachtenberg had undergone a liver transplant before she died and may have been experiencing complications, ABC reported. Sources told PEOPLE that the actress had been 'struggling' over the last year and was 'really really down emotionally.' "She was really, really sick and open with those in her circle about how much she was struggling," the insider said. They added that Trachtenberg was 'pale, gaunt" and "very thin," and had been dealing with "health issues." Though she never publicly shared that she had been diagnosed with any health conditions, Trachtenberg had defended her appearance on Instagram. Alongside a selfie she shared in January 2024, she wrote, 'Fun fact. This is my face. Not malnutrition no problems. Why do you have to hate? Get a calendar." In a different post, Trachtenberg wrote that she had received 'several comments' about her looks and that she was 'happy and healthy.' A spokesperson for the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner told PEOPLE that they were able to determine Trachtenberg's cause of death through toxicology testing, which can be done without an autopsy. Though less than 50% of all diabetes-related deaths occur in patients under the age of 70, according to the World Health Organization, the condition can be more dire for those who develop it after a liver transplant. A 2018 study in the journal Diabetes Therapy found that up to one-third of patients who have undergone a liver transplant develop diabetes, which can increase the risk of transplant failure and death. 'There's a name for that. It's called NODAT, or New Onset Diabetes After Transplant,' Dr. Zinoviy Abelev told PEOPLE after Trachtenberg's cause of death was revealed. '[Patients] are placed on chronic immunosuppressive medications and steroids called prednisone, and we do encounter patients on chronic steroid replacement having elevated blood sugar.' The doctor called diabetes "a silent killer,' saying, "A lot of times people don't even recognize the signs of diabetes. It's slow damage to the organs, slow damage to the heart, slow damage to the kidneys, liver, eyes, blood vessels.' Dr. Abelev concluded, 'The only way to prevent this is proper recognition of the symptoms and controlling the blood sugar." Read the original article on People
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17-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death Revealed
Yara Sameh Michelle Trachtenberg died due to natural causes, as a result of complications from diabetes mellitus. The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the results to People on Wednesday. Trachtenberg was discovered unconscious and unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment on the morning of February 26. The 'Harriet the Spy' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actress's family had declined an autopsy at the time after the NYPD determined that there was no evidence of foul play or criminality. Trachtenberg began acting at a young age, getting her start in commercials at three years old before landing her first TV role on the Nickelodeon series 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete' in the mid-'90s. At age 10, she scored her first major film role with 1996's 'Harriet the Spy,' in which she played the title character. In the early 2000s, Trachtenberg played Dawn Summers on the teen drama 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' which she joined in its fifth season and remained part of until its end in 2003. She also became well-known for her role on another teen drama, 'Gossip Girl,' as the villainous Georgina Sparks. Her character recurred throughout the show's run from 2007 to 2012, and reappeared on the short-lived 2022 reboot for two episodes. Her other film credits include 2004's 'Eurotrip,' 2005's 'Ice Princess,' and 2009's '17 Again' alongside Zac Efron. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
Los Angeles Times
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealed after family objected to coroner autopsy
Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death has come to light more than a month after the 'Ice Princess' and 'Harriet the Spy' star died in her New York City apartment. New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said on Wednesday that it determined Trachtenberg died of complications of diabetes mellitus, The Times has confirmed. Diabetes mellitus, according to Mayo Clinic, refers to a group of diseases that impact how the body uses blood sugar. The office did not disclose details about the specific complications that led to Trachtenberg's death. Officials also deemed her manner of death natural. Trachtenberg, who also was known for her work on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl,' died Feb. 26. The actor was found dead in her luxury apartment by her mother, police confirmed to The Times in February. She was 39. Days after Trachtenberg's sudden death, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said the actor's official cause and manner of death would remain undetermined, citing her family's request. At the time, for religious reasons, Trachtenberg's loved ones objected to having an autopsy performed on the 'Adventures of Pete & Pete' actor. Trachtenberg, the child of immigrants who grew up in Brooklyn speaking English and Russian, is said to have been Jewish. In that faith, autopsies generally are not performed because bodies are believed to be sacred and should not be tampered with after death. '[A]bsent any suspicion of criminality around the circumstances of the death, the medical examiner will honor the objection,' a spokesperson said in a February statement. The office did not immediately respond to The Times' inquiry about whether it performed an autopsy to determine Trachtenberg's cause and manner of death, but said it had reached its results 'following review of laboratory test results.' Shortly after news of Trachtenberg's death spread, a number of her co-stars paid tribute on social media. Embattled 'It Ends With Us' star Blake Lively, who shared the screen with Trachtenberg on 'Gossip Girl,' said the New York City native 'was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself.' Sarah Michelle Gellar, Trachtenberg's on-screen older sister in 'Buffy,' shared a collection of photos from their time together on the series. 'Listen. I love you. I will always love you,' Gellar said in her caption. Actors Ed Westwick, David Boreanaz, Kenan Thompson, Kim Cattrall and Melissa Gilbert also were among the actors who paid tribute to Trachtenberg. Former Times staff writer Nardine Saad contributed to this report.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michelle Trachtenberg Died From Diabetes Complications
Michelle Trachtenberg died from complications related to diabetes mellitus, according to New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The OCME ruled Trachtenberg's death as natural and the cause was determined after a review of laboratory test results, it confirmed to Rolling Stone. Trachtenberg died suddenly on Feb. 26 at the age of 39. More from Rolling Stone Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death Will Remain Undetermined Blake Lively Remembers 'Gossip Girl' Co-Star Michelle Trachtenberg: 'She Was Electricity' Michelle Trachtenberg Was the Ultimate 'Gossip Girl' Scene-Stealer The news comes after the OCME previously said the cause of Trachtenberg's death would remain undetermined after the actress' family declined to have an autopsy performed because of religious reasons. The OCME obliged with the request because no foul play or criminality was suspected in Trachtenberg's death, hence initially ruling it as 'undetermined'; the medical examiner amended it following the laboratory test results. Toxicology testing can be done without an autopsy. In the years before her death, some of Trachtenberg's social media posts had sparked concerns among fans about her health. She addressed these in January 2024, writing on Instagram, 'I've received several comments recently about my appearance. I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy.' Following her death, reports emerged that Trachtenberg had recently received a liver transplant. One source told People that the actress was 'really, really sick and open with those in her circle about how much she was struggling.' Trachtenberg enjoyed a multifaceted career, first as a child star, then as a recurring favorite in an array of young adult hits. She found early success on the Nickelodeon favorite The Adventures of Pete & Pete before starring in the movie, Harriet the Spy. As a teenager, she joined the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and later had memorable roles in shows like Gossip Girl and the film, EuroTrip. This article was updated with information about OCME laboratory test results. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
Euronews
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg cause of death to remain undetermined
The cause of death of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg will remain undetermined, as Trachtenberg's family has requested that no autopsy be conducted because of religious reasons. The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner did not overrule the family's decision, as no foul play or criminality is suspected. Trachtenberg, 39, was found unresponsive on Wednesday 26 February in her New York apartment. The actress had recently undergone a liver transplant and may have suffered complications, police sources told ABC News. A spokesperson for the family issued a statement Wednesday confirming her death. 'It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time,' the statement read. Trachtenberg was known for her roles in films including Harriet the Spy, 17 Again and Mysterious Skin. She became a household name for playing Dawn Summers, the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar's Buffy in the cult series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, as well as Georgina Sparks in the teen drama Gossip Girl - a role she revived in the 2022 reboot of the show. Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partagée par Sarah Michelle (@sarahmgellar) Tributes have been paid by other actors in the industry, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, who posted a series of photos with the caption: 'Michelle, listen to me. Listen. I love you. I will always love you. The hardest thing in this world, is to live in it. I will be brave. I will live … for you.'
