Michelle Trachtenberg’s death at 39 years old has been accompanied by heartbreaking reports about her final days.
On February 26, 2025, the star of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” was found unresponsive in her New York City apartment.
According to DailyMail, authorities do not suspect a suspicious death, but her health issues have raised concerns about her body.
According to TMZ, Trachtenberg underwent a liver transplant after struggling with alcohol addiction for years. According to reports, the actress “may have been experiencing complications” after surgery.
Trachtenberg’s health deteriorated significantly due to complications following her transplant, according to family and friends.
Trachtenberg’s mother discovered her body on Wednesday morning, prompting the call to local authorities. Officers discovered a 39-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive, according to a news release. There is no suspicion of criminality.
The New York City Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the specific cause of death. Although initially reported as a natural death, further investigation into her medical history will shed light on the underlying causes of the tragedy.
Michelle Trachtenberg’s Last Instagram Posts
Trachtenberg’s social media posts indicated distress in the days before her death. Fans were alarmed by her recent Instagram posts, in which she appeared to be sick and fighting illness.
According to medical experts at the National Institutes of Health, individuals undergoing liver transplants for alcohol abuse must completely abstain from alcohol consumption for the procedure to be effective. Trachtenberg’s compliance with this guidance was uncertain.
She struggled with addiction for years, which experts believe contributed to her health issues.
Trachtenberg has been praised by friends and colleagues as “a vibrant and talented young actress.” Rosie O’Donnell, her co-star in “Harriet the Spy,” said in a statement to PEOPLE: “I loved her very much. She has struggled over the last few years. “I wish I could have helped.”
