Tragic Loss: Beloved Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dies Suddenly at 39

2025-02-27 08:10:52.809

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her role in "Gossip Girl," was found dead in her Manhattan apartment Wednesday morning. Her mother, Lana, discovered her unresponsive in bed. Police and paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant, which sources say may have led to complications involving her liver and thyroid. While she had defended her frail appearance online in recent months, claiming to be "happy and healthy," the transplant may have been rejected, potentially causing her death. She was last seen alive by her mother Tuesday night at 10 PM and had been out with friends just days before. Her family has requested privacy.