Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death revealed after star’s sudden death at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death has been revealed after the Hollywood actress suddenly died aged 39 in February.
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Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death has been revealed nearly two months after her death.
The Gossip Girl star died from complications from diabetes mellitus, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to Page Six Wednesday.
The manner of her death was determined to be natural.
Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York City apartment on February 26. She was 39.
Page Six previously reported that the Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress went into cardiac arrest shortly after receiving a liver transplant
Less than a week before she passed, the actress appeared to be “in very bad shape” while dining at the Italian eatery Sartiano’s with friends, we learned.
Trachtenberg reportedly appeared “frail” and could hardly “walk down the stairs.”
The actress regularly posted photos of herself to social media, but attracted attention in recent months as her followers expressed concern at her appearance.
Fans flooded her comment section to voice their worry, saying the star looked “sick” – which prompted an angry reaction from her.
“Explain to me how I look sick,” she responded to one comment last year.
“Did you lose a calendar and not realise I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”
The following day, she posted another selfie with a message to those voicing their opinions about her appearance.
“I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance. I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy,” she wrote. “Check yourself haters.”
This story originally appeared on New York Post and was reproduced with permission
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