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Michelle Trachtenberg<\/strong><\/a> has died<\/a> at just 39 years old. The late starlet \u2014 who is known for countless film and television roles \u2014 was found dead in a New York City apartment on February 26, 2025. Though authorities reportedly are not investigating any foul play in her death, fans were shocked about the news and wondered how the young actress died.<\/p>\n Below, find out everything we know so far about Trachtenberg\u2019s untimely death.<\/p>\n Trachtenberg quickly won over hearts throughout the early 2000s, but she got her start in the late 1990s with her breakout film role, Harriet the Spy. She went on to appear in a slew of other movies, including Inspector Gadget, Richie Rich\u2019s Christmas Wish, Black Christmas<\/em>\u00a0and Eurotrip<\/em>, as well as TV shows like Law & Order, All My Children, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Mercy, Weeds, Criminal Minds, Sleepy Hollow<\/em> and NCIS: Los Angeles<\/em>.<\/p>\n The New York City native\u2019s most acclaimed film and TV roles were in Ice Princess, 17 Again, Gossip Girl<\/em> and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.<\/em><\/p>\n Trachtenberg\u2019s official cause of death has not been confirmed at the time of publication. An autopsy has yet to be completed. However, sources told ABC News<\/a> that she \u201crecently underwent a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications.\u201d The outlet further reported that Trachtenberg is \u201cbelieved to have died of natural causes.\u201d No foul play was suspected in her death.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The actress was found dead in a 51-store apartment complex located on Central Park South, New York City, per The New York Post<\/em><\/a>. Just days prior to her death, she was still active on Instagram<\/a> posting photos.<\/p>\n As multiple outlets have reported, Trachtenberg underwent a live transplant for an undisclosed health issue. Over the past year, fans grew concerned over Trachtenberg\u2019s physical appearance, as many pointed out on social media that she looked \u201cgaunt.\u201d<\/p>\n In January 2024, Trachtenberg seemingly responded to the online concern from her fans by posting an Instagram<\/a> selfie with the caption, \u201cFun fact. This is my face. Not malnutrition no problems. Why do you have you hate? Get a calendar.\u201d<\/p>\n Earlier that month, she shared a separate Instagram<\/a> caption directly addressing the comments, which read, \u201cI have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\nMichelle Trachtenberg\u2019s Movies & TV Shows<\/h2>\n
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