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Nearly two months after the passing of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner has disclosed the circumstances surrounding her death.
On April 16, a representative from the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to People that Trachtenberg’s death was attributed to natural causes, specifically complications associated with diabetes mellitus.
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“After reviewing the toxicology testing results, the amended determination has been reached,” stated the spokesperson, adding that toxicological analysis can be performed independently of an autopsy.
Trachtenberg passed away on February 26 at the young age of 39. Emergency responders in New York City found her “unconscious and unresponsive” after an emergency call was made.
Despite the natural causes ruling, Trachtenberg’s family opted against an autopsy for reasons tied to their Jewish faith, originally leading to an expectation of an “undetermined” classification for her death. The revelation from toxicology results now brings a measure of resolution for her loved ones.
A native of New York City, Trachtenberg began her acting career at a young age, gaining widespread recognition for her role in the film Harriet the Spy when she was just ten years old in 1996. She had also previously appeared multiple times on ABC’s All My Children, where she met Sarah Michelle Gellar, who later brought her onto Buffy the Vampire Slayer during its run from 2000 to 2003.
The sixth season of Buffy included a standout episode titled Once More, with Feeling, which has been celebrated for its innovative musical format. Although her co-stars showcased their vocal abilities prominently, Trachtenberg, a skilled ballet dancer, insisted that her dance skills take center stage. Nevertheless, she contributed vocally by singing the initial line of the episode’s closing piece a cappella.
The musical episode’s soundtrack was released under the label Mutant Enemy/Twentieth Century Fox/Rounder Records, featuring 23 tracks, many of which included the signature humor of the show. The soundtrack gained critical acclaim, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard Soundtrack chart shortly after its release, and having also made its impact on the Billboard 200 and Independent Albums charts.
So far, the album has accumulated over 23 million streams in the U.S., as reported by Luminate.
Trachtenberg’s influence extended into the music realm, appearing in music videos for various artists, including Trapt, Ringside, and notably in Fall Out Boy’s hit “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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