Michelle Trachtenberg Was Dealing With a Secret Health Problem Shortly Before Her Death
Michelle Trachtenberg was reportedly dealing with a secret health problem before her death. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found dead in her home and fans were noticing her appearance before she died.
Trachtenberg was found dead on February 26, 2025, in New York City. She was 39. Her death is not deemed suspicious, per officials. ‘Upon arrival, officers observed a 39-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded to the location and pronounced the victim deceased,” EMS officials reported to Daily Mail.
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A source told TMZ that the Ice Princess actress had received a liver transplant recently reportedly within the last year. The site also reported that officials believed she died of natural causes. Sources also told Page Six that the actress might have been dealing with complications from the transplant.
Why did Michelle Trachtenberg get a liver transplant?
There could be several reasons why Michelle Trachtenberg got a liver transplant. According to Mayo Clinic, Patients can receive a liver transplant after damaging the vital organ through alcohol abuse, hepatitis C, genetics, or liver disease. Liver transplant receivers who have the procedure due to alcohol abuse are advised to abstain from alcohol afterward. Officials told TMZ that Michelle Trachtenberg’s body may have rejected the liver transplant she received within the last year, causing complications.
Before her death, Michelle Trachtenberg clapped back at people who were questioning her health and appearance. When fans noticed her frail appearance, she made a post, “I have never had plastic surgery. I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters.” The actress doubled down again in another post, “Fun fact. This is my face. Not malnutrition no problems. Why do you have to hate? Get a calendar.”
