Michelle Trachtenberg’s Shocking Cause of Death Revealed

The unexpected passing of the actress in February left fans in disbelief, particularly those who fondly recalled her portrayal as Dawn, the younger sister of Buffy, the vampire slayer, on the hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. At the time, the specific cause of her death was not disclosed due to respect for her religious convictions, as no autopsy was performed on the star. However, a subsequent examination of laboratory test results has now unveiled the reason behind Trachtenberg’s demise.

According to a statement made to Deadline, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner announced that Trachtenberg passed away due to natural causes, which were complicated by diabetes mellitus. The actress was discovered in her Manhattan apartment, and she was declared dead at the scene on February 26, at the age of 39. Since there was no suspicion of foul play in her death, an autopsy was not necessary. Nevertheless, lab test results appear to have confirmed the cause of death despite this.

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2025-04-17 00:33