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New details have emerged hinting at Michelle Trachtenberg's recent health issues prior to her unexpected death.
Police sources confirmed to the New York Post that Trachtenberg passed away Wednesday (February 26) after her mother found her in her Manhattan apartment around 8 a.m. First responders found the Harriet the Spy actress "unconscious and unresponsive" following a 911 call reporting a woman experiencing cardiac arrest, and she was ultimately pronounced dead by EMS workers. She was 39 years old. Police said her manner of death was not being investigated as suspicious.
Though her cause of death was not immediately confirmed, multiple sources claimed the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star recently underwent a liver transplant and died of natural causes.
The actress sparked concern with fans last year who worried about her health after she shared photos on Instagram of her appearing frail, The Post reports. She responded to concerns about her appearance by stating that she was "happy and healthy" and that she was not a teenager anymore.
The Gossip Girl's rep confirmed the tragic news and asked for privacy for her family in a statement to Us, writing, "It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time."