- Michelle Trachtenberg, a renowned child actor, denied rumors of her health issues a year before her death.
- She claimed to be “happy and healthy” and denied plastic surgery and malnutrition rumors.
- Despite her statements, her physical transformation was scrutinized until her death.
A year before her death, Michelle Trachtenberg firmly denied internet rumors about her health. Authorities found the “Gossip Girl” alum dead in her New York City apartment on February 26.
In January of the previous year, critics questioned Michelle Trachtenberg’s changed appearance, but she insisted she was “happy and healthy.”
In a 2024 Instagram post, Trachtenberg slammed critics and dismissed rumors of plastic surgery and malnutrition. She wrote, “Fun fact: This is my face. Not malnutrition, no problems. Why do you have to hate? Get a calendar.”
She responded to complaints about her changing appearance by replying to a hate comment, writing, “Realize I’m not 14. I’m 38.”
She added, “I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance. I have never had plastic surgery. I am happy and healthy. Check yourself, haters.”
Despite her statements, critics continued to scrutinize her physical transformation until her death.
Trachtenberg rose to fame as a child actor and became a household name after starring in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”. Her performance earned her multiple award nominations. In 2023, she made her last credited appearance, reprising her iconic role as Georgina Sparks in the *Gossip Girl* revival.
Although she stayed out of the spotlight for most of the past few years, she actively posted on social media, sharing selfies as recently as two weeks before her death.
The New York Post first reported news of Michelle Trachtenberg’s passing, stating that it had verified the information with police. She had reportedly undergone a liver transplant, which led to complications from the surgery. However, officials have not yet revealed the exact cause of her death.
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