GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Why Death of ‘Buffy’ Star, 39, May Remain a Mystery

The New York City medical examiner reportedly listed actress Michelle Trachtenberg’s death as “undetermined” after her family intervened.

Michelle Trachtenberg’s tragic death at age 39 was ruled “undetermined” Thursday morning, the New York Post reported. This comes after the Gossip Girl star’s family objected to an autopsy, according to a spokesperson for the city medical examiner’s office and sources. The office said it was respecting the family’s request in accordance with the state’s public health law and limited their medical examination to an external one. Trachtenberg was found dead by her mother at about 8 a.m. ET on Wednesday at her home in New York City. The star was spotted looking “frail” on a night out with friends just last week. Although she had undergone a liver transplant last year, those close to her confirmed that she lived a pretty healthy life. Some did speculate that her body may have rejected the organ. However, because of her family’s wishes not to conduct an autopsy it is improbable that there will be any further investigations into her death. Her official death certificate now reads “undetermined” for both cause and manner, according to sources.