The New York City medical examiner's office said Thursday the cause of death is undetermined for actress Michelle Trachtenberg because of limited information after her family objected to an autopsy, which is allowed by law.

Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death was ruled “undetermined” by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, Fox News Digital confirmed.  Read More

Por Mark Morales, CNN La causa de muerte de la actriz Michelle Trachtenberg se dictaminó como “indeterminada” por el médico forense de la ciudad de Nueva York, según un portavoz del organismo. Trachte

The cause and manner of Michelle Trachtenberg's death are undetermined, according to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Trachtenberg's family objected to an autopsy for religious reasons so the medical examiner's office was unable to determine how she died.

The actress will be be deeply missed in the city where she was born and bred and which she immortalized in a career that has had global reach.

Eugenie became friends with Trachtenberg when she lived in New York City and worked for the art auction start-up Paddle8 from 2013 to 2015. Their friendship first became public in December 2013, when they were photographed courtside at a Knicks game alongside actor Michael K.

Princess Eugenie is mourning the loss of her “special friend,” actor Michelle Trachtenberg. The royal posted a moving tribute to the late actor on her Instagram Story this week. Trachtenberg, 39, was confirmed dead on Wednesday after her mother discovered her in her New York City apartment.

The cause of death for actress Michelle Trachtenberg has been ruled “undetermined” by the New York City Medical Examiner, according to an agency spokesperson.

Shortly after Michelle Trachtenberg's death, legal expert Neama Rahmani tells PEOPLE why a family would decline an autopsy after the late actress' loved ones objected to the procedure being performed.

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead in a New York City apartment on Feb. 26, 2025. The medical examiner ruled her death "undetermined" for this reason.

Michelle Trachtenberg was found deceased in her apartment; no foul play is suspected, with her recent liver transplant possibly a factor.