Michelle Trachtenberg knew death loomed close, her friend Amanda de Cadenet revealed after the actress passed away Wednesday. The “Gossip Girl” star, 39, died in her NYC apartment from natural causes tied to a recent liver transplant, sources told The Post. De Cadenet shared a heartfelt Instagram post, recalling their last chats and Trachtenberg’s frail state.
Health Struggles Haunt Star
De Cadenet, a photographer, said she FaceTimed Trachtenberg from her hospital bed in recent months. She noted the actress’s sweetness and humor lingered despite her changed appearance. Trachtenberg understood death was a real risk, though details of their talks stayed private, de Cadenet added.
The “Buffy” alum went into cardiac arrest Wednesday morning, found lifeless by her mother. Sources hint her body may have rejected the transplant done within the past year. An insider told People she was very sick, looking pale and thin, and open about her struggles.
Fighting Back Before the End
Last January, Trachtenberg hit back at fans on Instagram who called her sickly. She insisted she was happy and healthy, not 14 anymore, brushing off plastic surgery rumors. A later selfie doubled down, urging haters to check themselves, she wrote.
Her death stunned peers like Blake Lively and Ed Westwick, who mourned online. The official cause awaits confirmation, but no foul play haunts the scene. For now, friends like de Cadenet wish her peace in passing.
Trachtenberg’s vibrant roles in “Harriet the Spy” and beyond live on. She faced her fate with grit, even as her body faltered, sources say. Meanwhile, fans and co-stars grieve a light snuffed out too soon.
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