Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead this morning (February 26) at the age of 39, and new details are slowly becoming available.
Allegedly, she was found deceased at her New York City apartment in the Columbus Circle area by her mom, police source told ABC News. Keep reading to find out more… Sources shared she “recently underwent a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications.” She’s believed to have died of “natural causes and no foul play is suspected.” An autopsy will be performed to confirm the cause of death beyond “natural causes.” We have reached out to her rep for any confirmation, so many of these details remain unconfirmed at this time.
She grew up in the spotlight, having starred in Nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Pete & Pete, starring in movies like Harriet the Spy, and shows like Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
You can see some of her final Instagram posts here. Our deepest condolences go out to everyone affected by the loss of Michelle Trachtenberg at this time.