The death of former child star Michelle Trachtenberg has shocked the entertainment world, but some fans of the Harriet The Spy star had been concerned about her well-being prior to her unexpected passing.

PEOPLE confirmed the late actress' sudden death at age 39 Michelle Trachtenberg's sudden death is being felt across Hollywood. Several celebrities paid tribute to the Gossip Girl alum after the NYPD confirmed her death at age 39 to PEOPLE on Feb.

One year before her death at age 39, Michelle Trachtenberg shut down criticism about her appearance and health. In a post on Instagram at the beginning of 2024, the Gossip Girl actress wrote alongside a selfie: "Fun fact.

In her final Instagram post — shared a week before she was found dead — the star said she "wanted to look like naughty #tinkerbell"

Eugenie became friends with Trachtenberg when she lived in New York City and worked for the art auction start-up Paddle8 from 2013 to 2015. Their friendship first became public in December 2013, when they were photographed courtside at a Knicks game alongside actor Michael K.

Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death remains undetermined, but a source reveals she recently had a liver transplant.

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg’s death was ruled “undetermined” Thursday morning after her family objected to an autopsy, according to a spokeswoman for the city medical

News of Michelle Trachtenberg's death prompted tributes from her friends and former "Buffy," "Harriet the Spy," and "Gossip Girl" costars.