Michelle Trachtenberg Had a Liver Transplant Months Before Death at Age 39

Michelle Trachtenbergunderwent a medical procedure beforeshe died at age 39. Trachtenberg never publicly shared any health conditions. But in January 2024, she did respond to commenters on her Instagram when theysuggested she was unwellafter she shared a selfie to her grid. “Fun fact. This is my face,” she captioned a follow-up post. “Not malnutrition no problems. Why do you have to hate? Get a calendar.” Michelle Trachtenberg.Michelle Trachtenberg/Instagram Michelle Trachtenberg/Instagram

Michelle Trachtenberg Hit Back at Critics Questioning Her Health 1 Year Before Her Death: 'Check Yourself, Haters'

One year beforeher death at age 39,Michelle Trachtenbergshut down criticism about her appearance and health. In a post onInstagramat the beginning of 2024, theGossip Girlactress wrote alongside a selfie: “Fun fact.This is my face. Not malnutrition no problems. Why do you have to hate? Get a calendar.” One user even pointed out that they were concerned about her eye appearance, writing, “Sure it’s not a liver issue here? Not trying to be mean just looks worrisome.

Michelle Trachtenberg Is Honored at Screening for Her Final FilmSpyral: 'We All Had to Wipe Away the Tears'

Michelle Trachtenberg.Photo:John Salangsang/Variety/Penske Media via Getty John Salangsang/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Michelle Trachtenbergis being remembered for her incredible talent and dedication. On March 12, the late actress was honored with a moving tribute at a screening of her final film,Spyral, in Austin, Texas. Before the film debuted on screen, producerJennifer Hutchinsmade a poignant speech about working with Trachtenberg and how her performance impacted the cast before heruntimely death. “I had the pleasure to work with Michelle onSpyral.

Michelle Trachtenberg Left Out of Oscars 2025 In Memoriam Segment as Gene Hackman and More Are Honored

From left: Gene Hackman, Michelle Trachtenberg and James Earl Jones.Photo:Randy Shropshire/Getty;Evan Agostini/Getty;Mark Sagliocco/Getty Randy Shropshire/Getty;Evan Agostini/Getty;Mark Sagliocco/Getty The 2025Oscarsceremony honored the actors, filmmakers and Hollywood-industry individuals whodied over the past year, but one star was noticeably left out. Freeman even took a moment to give a special shout-out in honor of his recently deceased friend and formerUnforgivencostar Hackman, saying, “He received two Oscars, but more importantly, he won the hearts of film lovers all over the world.

Michelle Trachtenberg Was Set to Make Upcoming Appearance During SXSW Festival Before Her Death

Kevin Winter/Getty Michelle Trachtenbergwas set to make a return to the public eye beforeher sudden deathat 39. Jennifer Hutchins, the producer of Trachtenberg’s final filmSpyral, confirms to PEOPLE that the actress was scheduled to appear at an upcoming benefit screening of the documentary in Austin, Texas, on March 12. Hutchins shares that theGossip Girlalum was either going to attend in person or virtually “depending on her health.” Adding, “There was no public announcement planned as we knew it would be a last minute decision if she was up for it.