The sudden passing of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, aged 39, has left many in shock, with her cause of death officially classified as “undetermined.” This decision came after her family requested that no autopsy be performed, which the city medical examiner’s office honored under state public health laws. As a result, only an external examination was conducted, limiting the ability to determine the exact cause of death.
Michelle Trachtenberg was found early Wednesday morning by her mother at One Columbus Place, a luxury 51-story apartment building in Manhattan’s Central Park South neighborhood. The unexpected nature of her death has raised numerous questions, but details remain scarce as authorities respect the family’s wishes during this difficult time.