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Michelle Trachtenberg got a liver transplant shortly before death at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg underwent a liver transplant shortly before her death at age 39.

Sources told The Post Wednesday that her body may have rejected the liver transplant, which she received within the last year.

Although the “Gossip Girl” alum’s cause of death has not officially been released, insiders said she died of natural causes.

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Michelle Trachtenberg in February 2020
Michelle Trachtenberg had a liver transplant ahead of her death.FilmMagic
Michelle Trachtenberg in February 2020
Sources told The Post on Wednesday that the actress went under the knife recently.AFP via Getty Images
They also claimed her passing is not being investigated as suspicious.

The “Ice Princess” star’s mom, Lana Trachtenberg, found Michelle around 8 a.m. Wednesday in her New York City apartment.

She was “unconscious and unresponsive” at the time.

Michelle Trachtenberg
Insiders say she died of natural causes.FilmMagic
Michelle Trachtenberg
The “Gossip Girl” alum’s passing is not being treated as suspicious, the insiders added.WireImage for Alison Brod PR
Michelle’s rep confirmed the news of her death with Us Weekly, saying, “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.”Last year, the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” alum sparked health concerns with an Instagram selfie — and clapped back at “haters” in the comments section.

“Explain to me how I look sick,” she wrote in January 2024. “Did you lose a calendar and not realize I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”

Michelle Trachtenberg in November 2009
Trachtenberg was found by her mother at 8 a.m. Wednesday.FilmMagic
Michelle Trachtenberg in January 2025
She was “unconscious and unresponsive” at the time.Michelle Trachtenberg/Instagram

Michelle noted in a separate post

“I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy,” the “EuroTrip” star wrote at the time, telling trolls to “check” themselves before commenting.

Her last upload to the platform was a throwback photo about a red carpet look channeling “naughty Tinker Bell” on Feb. 18.

Michelle Trachtenberg in January 2014
Trachtenberg was 39.Mark Davis
Michelle Trachtenberg and Sarah Michelle Gellar via Instagram in March 2023
She is best known for her roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl.”Michelle Trachtenberg/Instagram
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Trachtenberg shared a recent picture the previous week, captioned, “Eye of the Tiger.”

She is best known for playing Georgina Sparks on “Gossip Girl” and Dawn Summers on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”

The Daytime Emmy nominee was also known for her roles in “Harriet the Spy,” “17 Again” and more movies.

that she had come across “several comments” regarding her looks.

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