Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dies. Her Appearance Changed Significantly Before Her Death
In recent months, fans of Michelle Trachtenberg have expressed concern for the actress's health, noting her pale and gaunt appearance. Some have suggested that the Gossip Girl star may have a substance abuse problem.
American actress Michelle Trachtenberg , known for a number of roles on television and in films, including the film Eurotrip and the series Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at the age of 39.
As sources for the New York Post clarified, the actress's body was discovered by her mother in an apartment in an elite Manhattan complex. The New York police confirmed that Trachtenberg was found "unconscious" and that the ambulance doctors who arrived pronounced her dead.
The actress gained wide recognition for her role as Georgina Sparks in the TV series Gossip Girl. Photo: Still frame of video/TV series Gossip Girl
In recent months, photos have appeared on the actress's social networks that have seriously scared her fans. Fans have expressed concern for Michelle's health, noting her pale and exhausted appearance.
In the comments, people pointed out the astonishing weight loss, some suggested that it was the result of plastic surgery, and some even wondered if the actress had problems with illegal substances.
Trachtenberg herself claimed that there was nothing unusual about her appearance.
"I've been getting some comments lately about my appearance <…> I've never had plastic surgery, I'm happy and healthy. Check yourself, haters," she wrote in response to concerned commenters.
Fans have expressed concern for Michelle Trachtenberg's health in recent days, noting her pale and gaunt appearance. Photo: WWD via Getty Images/New York Post
According to law enforcement officials, the actress's death is not criminal in nature. However, the exact cause must be determined by the city forensic expert.
The media put forward their own version. According to them, Michelle Trachtenberg recently underwent a liver transplant. As ABC News notes, she could have complications after the surgery.
As The Sun points out, the Gossip Girl star has not spoken publicly about her liver transplant, but has previously shared other health issues with her followers.
- For example, in 2019, she was pictured using a cane. According to the actress, she broke her ankle then. In photos from events in January and February 2020, she can be seen using a cane while walking around Los Angeles.
- Two years later, she posted a photo in which she also showed a broken foot, adding that despite the injuries, she still continues to go to work.
However, Michelle Trachtenberg has never mentioned any more serious health issues. Trachtenberg’s last social media post was published last week, where she shared a photo in which she wants to “look like a naughty tinkerbell” (the fairy from the fairy tale “Peter Pan” – Ed. ).
According to the media, the actress could have died due to complications after a liver transplant operation. Photo: Still frame from the video/TV series "Gossip Girl"
When is a liver transplant required?
Liver transplantation is only performed when the liver no longer functions properly (liver failure). This may occur due to infection or complications from certain medications, or may develop over time due to the progression of an underlying disease.
Liver transplantation is particularly indicated for:
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- acute liver failure;
- liver tumors;
- genetic diseases that lead to liver destruction.
Michelle Trachtenberg was born in New York City on October 11, 1985. She got her first role at the age of nine, playing Nona F. Mecklenberg in the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pita.
She later appeared in various children's films and programs.
She made her film debut in 1996 in the film Harriet the Spy, where she played the main character. In 2004, she appeared in the teen comedy Eurotrip, in which she played the role of Jenny. But she gained wider recognition for her roles as Georgina Sparks in the series Gossip Girl and Dawn Summers in the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Trachtenberg's last role came in 2023, when she reappeared in Gossip Girl.
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