Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death has been confirmed.
The Gossip Girl actress died from complications related to diabetes, according to the New York City Medical Examiner. Her death was ruled as natural.
No autopsy was done, but toxicology tests helped determine the cause. Her family had asked for no autopsy due to religious reasons. Authorities said there was no sign of foul play.
Michelle passed away in February at the age of 39. Her mother found her in her New York City apartment. At the time, her family asked for privacy and shared no further details.
Michelle had a long acting career, starting as a child. She starred in Harriet the Spy at age 10 and went on to appear in shows like The Adventures of Pete & Pete, All My Children, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, where she played Dawn Summers.
She later became well-known for her role as Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl. She also appeared in other TV shows like Six Feet Under, Weeds, Mercy, Sleepy Hollow, and Guidance.
Michelle continued acting into adulthood and also made a guest appearance in the Gossip Girl reboot from 2021 to 2023.
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