Michelle TrachtenbergThe cause of death was officially determined less than Two months after his death at the age of 39.
The office of doctor -in -chief of New York confirmed on Wednesday April 16, that the sudden death of Trachtenberg was a Result of complications of diabetes mellitus. Consequently, the medical examiner judged death as natural, according to People.
According to the Mayo clinicDiabetes mellitus refers to a “group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar” aka glucose. Glucose is the main source of brain fuel and a key energy source for cells in the human body.
Although the main cause of diabetes varies with each type, the hospital explains that diabetes can cause excess blood sugar, which can cause a variety of serious health problems.

Symptoms also vary depending on if anyone prediacy (When you have higher blood sugar levels than normal), gestational diabetes (diagnosed during pregnancy, which often resides once the pregnancy is over), Type 2 diabetes (when the body cannot properly use insulin and sugar accumulates) or Type 1 diabetes (when the pancreas does little or no insulin).
The most common symptoms for type 1 and type 2 diabetes are to lose weight, to feel tired or weak, mood changes, blurred vision, slow healing wounds, infections and the presence of ketones in the urine. (Ketones are a by-product of the degradation of muscles and fats that occur when there is not enough insulin, by the Mayo clinic.)
The long -term complications of diabetes include heart and blood disease, nerve lesions, kidney damage, eyes and feet damage as well as skin and oral conditions and hearing disorders. The Mayo clinic also reports an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and depression can occur with prolonged diabetes.
US Weekly confirmed in February that Trachtenberg died at the age of 39. Police sources have been told We at the time that THE Gossip Girl alumDeath has not been the subject of an investigation as suspect.
Before his death, Trachtenberg received hatred of the trolls online on his thinner appearance and his emaciated facial features. The actress criticized the “hateful” who questioned her appearance via Instagram in January 2024.
“Explain to me how I look sick. Have you lost a calendar and not realize that I am not 14 years old. I am 38 years old. What sadness for you to leave such a comment,” wrote Trachtenberg in the comments section of a photo She previously posted. “I recently received several comments on my appearance. I have never suffered plastic surgery. I am happy and healthy. Check the enemies. “
Last month, A source said exclusively We that the health of Trachtenberg had been deteriorate for a while. The initiate confirmed that the Harriet the spy The actress had A liver transplant In the months preceding his death.
“She was very open with those who were close to her to have the transplant,” said a friend of Trachtenberg We In March, noting that the end of the actress “never entered detail”.