Exclusive | Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death ruled 'undetermined' after family objects to autopsy
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The tragic death of actress Michelle Trachtenberg has been classified as 'undetermined' after her family requested not to conduct a formal autopsy. Due to state public health legislation, the medical examiner was limited to an external examination only. Trachtenberg, 39, was discovered deceased in her Manhattan apartment, and her background includes notable roles in 'Gossip Girl' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' Reports indicate she had a liver transplant within the past year, raising concerns about possible complications related to organ rejection. With the family's wishes, further investigations into her death are unlikely to occur.
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg's death has been ruled "undetermined," following family objections to an autopsy, allowing only an external examination to be performed.
Due to state public health laws, the medical examiner's office respected the family's wishes, limiting the investigation into Trachtenberg's untimely passing.
Trachtenberg, aged 39, was a prominent actress known for roles in "Harriet the Spy" and "Gossip Girl," with a recent history of medical complications.
Her family’s refusal for a formal autopsy makes it unlikely that further investigations will help clarify the circumstances surrounding her sudden death.
Read at New York Post
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