Actress and former Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg has been found dead at 39 in New York City. According to a source, she had been struggling with emotional distress and health issues in the year leading up to her death. Friends and family say she was open about her struggles with those close to her. Trachtenberg recently underwent a liver transplant, which may have contributed to complications. The investigation into her sudden death is ongoing.
Source: https://people.com/michelle-trachtenberg-was-really-sick-struggling-last-year-prior-to-death-says-source-11687248