Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her role in Gossip Girl, passed away suddenly at the age of 39. Her mother discovered her unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment. The cause of death is suspected to be complications from a recent liver transplant.
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead in her Manhattan apartment Wednesday morning. Her mother, Lana, discovered her unresponsive in bed. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. Trachtenberg, 39, had recently undergone a liver transplant, and it is suspected that complications from the transplant may have contributed to her death. Despite health concerns, Trachtenberg had been active in recent days, even going out with friends just days before her death. She had publicly defended her appearance online, stating she was 'happy and healthy'. The family has requested privacy.
