· michelle trachtenbe rgs cause and manner of death have been released. · michelle trachtenberg s friends and colleagues are reacting to the news of her sudden death. 26, ruled both the. One year before her tragic death at age 39, the gossip girl alum spoke out in response to a fan who said she looked “sick” as she posed. · during a recent interview, gellar promised fans that the upcoming hulu reboot will definitely address dawn summers’ absence in order to pay tribute to trachtenberg. While trachtenberg ’s exact cause of death isn’t known at the time of writing, she did give an update on her health the year prior in january 2024 when she addressed speculation around her. The office of chief medical examiner in new york city, where trachtenberg was found dead early feb. · michelle trachtenberg wasn’t afraid to defend herself. She reportedly recently underwent a liver transplant. The actress co-stars and people she has worked with in the past opened up about her in statements. · while reflecting on the buffy the vampire slayer in a separate interview, trachtenberg revealed to entertainment tonight in 2021 that she was still in touch with former costar sarah michelle. · police confirmed on wednesday that trachtenberg had been found dead by her mother in her new york city apartment just after 8 a. m.