Michelle Trachtenberg has died at just 39 years old. The late starlet — who is known for countless film and television roles — was found dead in a New York City apartment on February 26, 2025. Though authorities reportedly are not investigating any foul play in her death, fans were shocked about the news and wondered how the young actress died.

Following news reports that the former child actor had recently undergone a liver transplant, top U.S. health experts explain what conditions cause the largest organ in the body to fail.

In recent months, Trachtenberg shared a series of troubling photos on Instagram, where the acclaimed actress has 800,000 followers.