Michelle Trachtenberg’s friend opens up on Gossip Girl star's tragic final days: ‘She did her best’

Michelle Trachtenberg faced numerous health issues before her tragic death at 39. In an interview with Us Weekly, a longtime friend of the Gossip Girl star revealed that there was always “something medically wrong” with her whenever they spoke. Michelle Trachtenberg faced numerous health problems in the days leading up to her tragic death at 39 Michelle Trachtenberg's friend opens up on actress' tragic final days before shocking death at 39 In the days leading up to her death, Trachtenberg looked visibly ill, according to multiple sources. While Trachtenberg remained tight-lipped about her health issues, “she was very open with those close to her about having the transplant,” her friend told the outlet. The friend went on to say, “Whenever we spoke, there was something medically wrong,” adding, “Michelle was thrown a lot of curveballs with her health, but she did her best not to let it get her down.” An industry insider also shared, “The last time I saw her, something felt off.” “You could sense something was going on.