The sudden death of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has left Hollywood in mourning. Trachtenberg, 39, was found unconscious in her New York City apartment on February 26th, and her death was confirmed shortly after.
While police have stated that no foul play is suspected, the cause of death remains undetermined. Trachtenberg's family objected to an autopsy, leaving medical examiners to conduct only an external examination. This decision means the official cause and manner of death will be listed as 'undetermined' on her death certificate.
News of Trachtenberg's passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from former co-stars. Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Buffy Summers, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, along with James Marsters and Chace Crawford. Her boyfriend, Jay Cohen, was reportedly a significant source of support for her in recent years. Tragically, Trachtenberg was scheduled to attend the SXSW festival for the film "Spyral" before her death.