# Rosie O'Donnell on Michelle Trachtenberg's Tragic Passing | Entertainment and Celebrity News

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Podcast: [Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868)
Published: 2026-07-17T18:03:19+00:00
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Rosie ODonnell mourns the tragic death of Michelle Trachtenberg, recalling their time working together on Harriet the Spy and expressing concern over Trachtenberg’s recent struggles with addiction and health. Despite efforts to reconnect, Trachtenberg often missed meetings and seemed to forget plans, prompting O’Donnell to speak with her mother, who confirmed the severity of her daughter’s battles. Found dead in her NYC apartment last February, initial reports of a liver transplant due to alcohol-related issues were later corrected by medical examiners, who cited complications from diabetes mellitus as the cause — officially classified as natural. Trachtenberg’s family has asked for privacy, and her recent frail appearance on social media had raised alarm among fans, underscoring the devastating, often fatal toll of addiction and illness. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/291f571039ede6ff

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