Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death has been finally revealed in a new report released by the medical examiner's office.
The late Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer star passed away at the age of 39 last February 26. She was found unresponsive by her mother in her New York City apartment, and the EMS pronounced her dead when they arrived.
Michelle Trachtenberg's Official Cause of Death Revealed
Trachtenberg's official cause of death has been revealed by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner after a toxicology examination was conducted.
They determined that the late actress died as a result of complications of diabetes mellitus. The manner of death was ruled as natural.
The cause of death was previously ruled as "undetermined" after Trachtenberg's family declined an autopsy.
A spokesperson for the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner explained that "the amended determination was made following review of toxicology testing results" and "toxicology testing can be done without autopsy."
Michelle Trachtenberg's Last Few Years Detailed in Report
A report from People laid out some of the alleged details regarding Trachtenberg's last few years based on the sources that they spoke to.
They claimed that Trachtenberg had taken "a step away from Hollywood" in the last few years prior to her death.
"She was a great girl who just never got her footing, just like many childhood stars," the source noted.
Trachtenberg was allegedly a "recluse [and] didn't have many friends," but the source noted that "she was an overall great girl" and "was always kind, supportive, and loving."
Another source that People spoke to shared that the late actress had been "really, really down emotionally" and "told friends she was struggling."
"She was really, really sick and open with those in her circle about how much she was struggling. She was pale, gaunt, very thin, and dealing with health issues," the source said.
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