The death of Michelle Trachtenberg, renowned actress from "Gossip Girl," remained surrounded by uncertainty after her family decided not to authorize an autopsy, according to TMZ. The New York City medical examiner explained that, since there are no suspicions of criminality, the procedure will not be performed.
Michelle's family expressly requested that the autopsy not be carried out to determine the causes of death. According to protocol, an automatic autopsy would only be performed in case of indications of a criminal act, which did not occur in this case.
Michelle was found unconscious at her home on Wednesday, February 26, by her mother, Lana, who immediately contacted the police and emergency services. Despite efforts, the actress was declared dead at the scene.
Last moments and speculations about her health
According to close sources, Lana had seen Michelle just a few hours earlier, after saying goodbye around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The actress showed no signs of health problems at that time and had even gone out with friends a few days before her unexpected death.
Additionally, it emerged that Michelle had undergone a liver transplant in the months prior to her death. However, it has not been confirmed if this procedure could be related to her death.
The entertainment world expressed its sorrow after the loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, who was 39 years old. Prominent figures like Blake Lively and Ed Westwick, her co-stars in "Gossip Girl," and Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan, from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," shared heartfelt messages remembering the actress.
