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Michelle Trachtenberg’s Cause of Death: Reported Liver Transplant ‘Complications’

The ‘Ice Princess’ and ’17 Again’ star was found dead in a New York City apartment on February 26, 2025.

The New York City native’s most acclaimed film and TV roles were in Ice Princess, 17 Again, Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. However, sources told ABC News that she “recently underwent a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications.” The outlet further reported that Trachtenberg is “believed to have died of natural causes.” No foul play was suspected in her death. Earlier that month, she shared a separate Instagram caption directly addressing the comments, which read, “I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy.

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