‘Gossip Girl’ star Michelle’s cause of death revealed

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for her roles in “Gossip Girl” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” died at 39 due to diabetes complications, according to the New York City medical examiner. She was found unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment in February. Initially, the cause of death was undetermined, but further tests revealed the underlying health issue.

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