The cause of death for actress Michelle Trachtenberg has been officially classified as “undetermined” following her family’s objection to an autopsy. According to a spokeswoman for the city medical examiner’s office, the office was required to honor the family’s wishes in accordance with state public health laws. As a result, only an external examination was performed, limiting the ability to determine the exact cause of death.
Trachtenberg, 39, was discovered by her mother at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday at One Columbus Place, a luxury 51-story apartment building located in Manhattan’s Central Park South. The actress’s sudden passing has left many in shock, with details surrounding her death remaining unclear at this time.
