Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg’s chilling hospital bed confession, ‘I knew death was a high possibility’

Michelle Trachtenberg, a beloved symbol of youth culture who was adored for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl', died at the age of 39.

On Wednesday morning, Michelle Trachtenberg was discovered dead at One Columbus Place, a posh apartment building on Central Park South.

According to a friend who remembers speaking "recently" to the "Gossip Girl" star from her hospital bed, she shared that she was conscious of her deteriorating health.

What did Michelle’s friend reveal about her final days?

According to a friend, Michelle Trachtenberg "knew death was a high possibility" in the last months of her life.

Photographer and media personality Amanda de Cadenet stated that Trachtenberg was "recently" hospitalized in an Instagram post published Wednesday night. She claimed to have FaceTimed with the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star from her hospital bed, as per a report.

In the caption of a picture she took of Trachtenberg, which appeared to have been taken when the late actress was a teenager, de Cadenet wrote, "Sweetheart Michelle." What depressing news to wake up to this morning. I cared about you, so even though it feels strange and terrible to post this, I want to honor your passing, as quoted in a report by The NY Post.

Within the past year, Trachtenberg received a liver transplant, which is thought to have been rejected by her body. Reports claim that Trachtenberg passed away naturally.

How was her passing discovered?

The NY Post was informed by sources that her mother discovered her at her apartment in the Central Park South neighborhood of Manhattan at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

The cause of her death will be determined by the city medical examiner, and it is not considered suspicious.

There are currently no additional details available, as Trachtenberg's family requested privacy for their loss. Gary Mantoosh, Trachtenberg's representative, confirmed her passing, and the family has asked for privacy in light of their loss.

FAQs

Was Michelle Trachtenberg aware she was seriously ill?
Yes, a close friend revealed that Michelle was aware of her fragile health and the possibility of death.

What was Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death?
The official cause has yet to be determined, but sources believe her body may have rejected a liver transplant.