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Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What is diabetes mellitus? Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealed
Two months after her death, "Gossip Girl" star Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death has been revealed. On Wednesday, the New York City medical examiner's office released a statement with cause and manner of death of the 39 year old. The cause? Complications of diabetes mellitus. The manner was determined to be natural. Before this announcement, Trachtenberg's cause of death was listed as "undetermined". Trachtenberg was well known for her big and small screen performances since she started acting at age 3. She started in multiple movie and television rolls including, "Harriet the Spy", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "The Adventures of Pete and Pete" and more. Here's a look at the disease that killed her and the symptoms others should look out for. Diabetes mellitus is the full name for what is commonly just referred to as diabetes. The disease is characterized by inadequate control of glucose levels in a person's blood, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are multiple different types of diabetes, with the most prevalent being Type 2. According to the Cleveland Clinic, around 37.3 million people in the United States have diabetes, with Type 2 diabetes being the most common form, representing 90% to 95% of all diabetes cases. Diabetes is often characterized with increased thirst, but that isn't the only symptom people should be looking for, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Here's the range of symptoms people could have with diabetes: Increased thirst (polydipsia) and dry mouth Frequent urination Fatigue Blurred vision Unexplained weight loss Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet Slow-healing sores or cuts Frequent skin and/or vaginal yeast infections If anyone is experiencing these symptoms, they should speak to a healthcare provider. The "Harriet the Spy" star was found dead in a New York City luxury apartment around 8 a.m. Feb. 26, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department previously confirmed to USA TODAY. Trachtenberg was found unresponsive and unconscious in her unit. EMS responded and found her dead. USA TODAY contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: What type of diabetes did Michelle Trachtenberg have?Diabetes mellitus
Washington Post
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, medical examiner says
Actor Michelle Trachtenberg, star of 'Harriet the Spy' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' died of complications from diabetes, according to the New York City medical examiner. The medical examiner's office had ruled her death as undetermined after Trachtenberg, 39, was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' on Feb. 26 in her Manhattan luxury apartment tower. But officials updated her cause of death Wednesday after reviewing laboratory results, the Associated Press reported. Trachtenberg started her acting career on the 1990s Nickelodeon series 'The Adventures of Pete and Pete' and then parlayed that into the starring role in the 1996 feature film 'Harriet the Spy,' where she played the eponymous investigator. She later appeared in more than 60 episodes of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' in which she played the title character's sister, Dawn Summers. She was also in 'Gossip Girl,' where she played the antagonist Georgina Sparks. In 2021, Trachtenberg accused 'Buffy' creator Joss Whedon of being physically abusive on set, alleging that the director was not allowed to be alone with Trachtenberg during production. Whedon denied those allegations. In the months before Trachtenberg's death, her fans expressed concern after she posted photos on Instagram that showed her looking frail. Some fans asked in the comments of those photos if she had lost weight or received plastic surgery. On the day she died, ABC News, citing unnamed police sources, reported that Trachtenberg's mother had found her daughter before the 911 call was placed, and that the actress may have been suffering complications from a recent liver transplant surgery. Herb Scribner contributed to this report.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Buffy' actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from complications of diabetes
April 17 (UPI) -- Michelle Trachtenberg, the 39-year-old Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress who was found dead late February in her New York City apartment, died due to complications of diabetes, according to the medical examiners office. Julie Bolcer, a spokeswoman for the New York City Office of the Medical Examiner, confirmed the cause of death on Wednesday as natural from complications of diabetes mellitus, and The New York Times reported. Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her apartment Feb. 26 by police responding to a 911 call that morning. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause and manner of Trachtenberg's death was initially ruled undetermined by the medical examiner's office. Her family had declined an autopsy due to religious reasons, Bolcer said. Trachtenberg was a child actor, gaining fame with early appearances on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete and Pete and the films Harriet the Spy and Inspector Gadget. Her celebrity continued to rise as she aged, joining the popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer in its fifth season. She also had a key role in the teen drama Gossip Girl.
Fox News
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Michelle Trachtenberg's official cause of death revealed
Michelle Trachtenberg's official cause of death has been revealed as complications from diabetes, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to Fox News Digital that she died naturally of complications from diabetes mellitus, citing lab results. The cause and manner of death was amended after a review of her laboratory test results. Her cause of death had previously been listed as "undetermined." Her family said after her death they didn't want an autopsy, and the medical examiner's office agreed because foul play wasn't suspected. The "Gossip Girl" star was found unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment on Feb. 26. She was 39 years old. Trachtenberg began her career in Nickelodeon's "The Adventures of Pete and Pete." In 1996, she made her film debut, playing the title role in "Harriet the Spy." The actress moved on to star as Dawn Summers on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" for three years. The series ran from 1997-2003. Trachtenberg had met Sarah Michelle Gellar, the show's lead, while working on "All My Children" in 1994, and the two remained close before the actress joined "Buffy" in its fifth season. "I had known Sarah since we worked together on 'All My Children,'" Trachtenberg previously told the BBC. "We worked together for about two and a half years, and we had kept in touch through the years when she moved to Hollywood and began building her career from that point." Trachtenberg gained additional fame as Georgina Sparks on "Gossip Girl." She starred alongside Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford and Penn Badgley on the hit drama series. She also starred in "The Ice Princess" and "EuroTrip."
Fox News
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death ruled 'undetermined'
Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death has been revealed. The 39-year-old actress' cause of death and manner of death were both ruled "undetermined," New York's Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to Fox News Digital. The "undetermined" ruling came after Trachtenberg's family objected to an autopsy, Fox News Digital has learned. Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for Trachtenberg for comment. Families may object to an autopsy for religious reasons, according to New York public health law. The medical examiner can only override a family's decision if the descendant's death is considered suspicious or for health and public safety reasons. Trachtenberg was found dead in a New York City apartment Wednesday, Fox News Digital previously confirmed. Authorities found the actress at a residence after responding to a 911 call around 8 a.m. local time. Trachtenberg was unconscious and unresponsive, according to the New York Police Department. Trachtenberg's death was not being investigated as suspicious. Police sources told ABC7 that Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications. A representative for the "Sister Cities" star also confirmed the actress's death. "The family requests privacy for their loss," Gary Mantoosh told Fox News Digital. "There are no further details at this time." The "Gossip Girl" star had been experiencing "health issues," a source told People magazine. Trachtenberg had been "really, really down emotionally" throughout the past year, telling friends she was "struggling." "She was really, really sick and open with those in her circle about how much she was struggling," the source told the outlet. "She was "pale, gaunt, very thin, and dealing with health issues." Trachtenberg began her career in Nickelodeon's "The Adventures of Pete and Pete." In 1996, she made her film debut, playing the title role in "Harriet the Spy." The actress moved on to star as Dawn Summers on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" for three years. The series ran from 1997-2003. Trachtenberg gained additional fame as Georgina Sparks on "Gossip Girl." She starred alongside Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford and Penn Badgley on the hit drama series. She also starred in "The Ice Princess" and "EuroTrip." The actress continued her Hollywood career, landing roles in "Sexy Evil Genius," "The Scribbler" and "Sister Cities." Her most recent role was on the 2021 revival of "Gossip Girl."
