Michelle Trachtenberg's tragic passing at the age of 39 left fans and close ones in shock - and her friend has now stepped out by revealing her private battle with multiple health issues. What really happened in her final days? Watch the video for the full story! #michelle #michelletrachtenberg
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00:00American actress Michelle Trachtenberg's unexpected passing at the age of 39 on February 26 came in as a huge shock for fans and close ones.
00:09While she kept her health struggles always private, a longtime friend has now revealed that she battled multiple health issues leading up to her death.
00:17Speaking to the US Weekly, according to Michelle Trachtenberg's friend, she often experienced medical complications.
00:24Whenever we spoke, there was something medically wrong," the friend shared.
00:28She had back issues, then bone problems, and she also fell a few times.
00:32And despite these challenges, she remained resilient and tried not to let her health define her.
00:37Also, the actress was last seen dining with friends at a popular NYC restaurant just days before she passed away.
00:44And according to an eyewitness, she seemed totally unwell during the last days and felt something off.
00:50And another source from the industry shared similar concerns, noting that she looked frail and had been dealing with health issues for a while.
00:58Michelle Trachtenberg's friend also addressed speculation about her lifestyle, saying,
01:03She did drink, but not excessively in public. She was never the type to party hard. In the end, she was more of a recluse.
01:10Following her passing, co-stars such as Sarah Michelle Gellar, Blake Lively, James Masters, Kim Cartrell and others shared emotional tributes.
01:19And the official cause of her death remains undetermined, as her family declined an autopsy for religious reasons.