Medical Examiner Reveals 'Gossip Girl' Star Michelle Trachtenberg Died of Complications From Diabetes

Articles

Summary

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Cause of Death Revealed (Reports)

The Gossip Girl actress died from complications of diabetes mellitus, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. Her death was ruled as natural. The medical examiner’s office told ABC News no autopsy was performed, but toxicology test results provided additional information surrounding her cause of death. This comes nearly two months after Trachtenberg’s unexpected death at age 39 in February. “It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” her rep confirmed to THR at the time. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”

Left

The Hollywood Reporter

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Cause of Death Revealed as Complications From Diabetes Mellitus

Michelle Trachtenberg died due to natural causes, as a result of complications from diabetes mellitus. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the results to People on Wednesday. Trachtenberg was discovered unconscious and unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment on the morning of Feb. 26. The “Harriet the Spy” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” actor’s family had declined an autopsy at the time after the NYPD determined that there was no evidence of foul play or criminality. Beginning work as a child actor, Trachtenberg appeared in the ’90s Nickelodeon series “The Adventures of Pete & Pete” before starring in the family film “Harriet the Spy” in 1996 at the age of 10. As a teenager, she featured as Dawn Summers in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” joining the series in Season 5 and staying involved until its wrap.

Middle

Variety

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Michelle Trachtenberg's official cause of death revealed

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.

Right

Fox News

Western Razor Co.

Ditch the disposables and switch to an American-made safety razor and get a better shave.

News Results

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Cause of Death Revealed by Medical Examiner

Trachtenberg died naturally as a result of complications from diabetes mellitus. She was best known to TV fans for playing Buffy’s sister Dawn on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She also played Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl for six seasons, along with roles on Six Feet Under.

MIDDLE

4d ago

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Tragic Death Linked To Diabetes — Was Her Liver Transplant The Hidden Trigger?

Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes-related complications, according to a report by TMZ. The update comes weeks after the 39-year-old star was found dead in her New York City apartment in February. While her family had initially objected to an autopsy, lab results later confirmed diabetes mellitus as the cause.

MIDDLE

4d ago

Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death revealed | CNN

The cause of death for actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who died in February, was confirmed to be complications of diabetes mellitus, a spokesperson for the New York City Office of the Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN on Wednesday.

LEFT

5d ago

'Gossip Girl' star Michelle Trachtenberg died at 39 from complications of diabetes mellitus

Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead in a New York City luxury apartment building at 8 a.m. Feb. 26. The office previously said in February that the cause and manner were "undetermined" The manner was determined to be natural, the office said Wednesday.

LEFT

4d ago

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 Trach tenberg died of complications of diabetes mellitus. Officials also deemed her manner of death natural.

LEFT

4d ago

Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death Revealed

Michelle Trachtenberg's death was caused by diabetes complications, the medical examiner's office says. Family declined autopsy, but lab tests pointed to diabetes complications. Sources previously said the actress had recently undergone a liver transplant. She was found unresponsive in her New York City apartment in February.

LEFT

4d ago

Michelle Trachtenberg Cause of Death Explained: Diabetes Mellitus

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed on Wednesday, April 16, that Trachtenberg’s sudden death was a result of complications of diabetes mellitus. As a result, the medical examiner ruled the death as natural. Glucose is the brain's main source of fuel and a key source of energy.

MIDDLE

4d ago

Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death revealed months after ‘Gossip Girl’ star’s sudden passing at 39

The former child star, 39, who appeared in a variety of TV shows and movies including “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” was found by her mother on Feb. 26 in her Central Park South apartment. She had undergone a liver transplant in the last year, which sources at the time speculated may have contributed to her death.

RIGHT

4d ago

Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death is FINALLY revealed after family objected to autopsy

The Gossip Girl star is said to have died due to complications from diabetes mellitus, according to a statement from the New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner. It was not immediately clear if the entertainer, who had struggled with health issues in the timeframe prior to her passing, had type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Her relatives had past cited religion as a reason why they did not want the results of her autopsy made public.

RIGHT

5d ago

Cause Of Death For 39-Year-Old Actress Disclosed * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle

Trachtenberg was found deceased in her New York City apartment by her mother in February. A source told NBC New York that the actor had recently received a liver transplant. It is not clear why the actor received the transplant.Diabetes can increase a person’s risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, when too much fat builds up in the liver.

RIGHT

5d ago

Michelle Trachtenberg Died Of Complications From This Common Condition

Michelle’s family objected to an autopsy for religious reasons, and as a result, the medical examiner limited the investigation to an external exam and lab testing. Now, her official cause of death has been revealed as complications of diabetes mellitus. Sources previously told People that Michelle had a liver transplant months before her death and may have had complications.

MIDDLE

4d ago

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Cause of Death Revealed

Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York City apartment on February 26. The cause of death has been ruled as complications of diabetes mellitus. Her family requested that no autopsy be conducted for religious reasons. The medical examiner's office did not overrule the family's decision.

LEFT

4d ago