Leighton Meester Remembers Michelle Trachtenberg After Her Death

Leighton Meester and her Gossip Girl co-stars fondly remember Michelle Trachtenberg, who passed away at the age of 39.

Leighton Meester has shared her sorrow over the recent loss of her friend and Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, who died aged 39 on 26 February due to complications related to diabetes. In an interview with Flaunt magazine, Meester expressed her grief: “It’s devastating. Michelle was an incredibly talented person and everyone loved her. Her passing is an immense loss for all who knew her.”

Trachtenberg, known for her role as Georgina Sparks, left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who shared the Gossip Girl set with her. Other cast members, such as Blake Lively, have also paid tribute to the actress, remembering her energy and dedication to her work. “Michelle was electricity on set,” Lively wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of the two of them on set.

Chace Crawford also shared his memory, saying Michelle was “one of a kind” and that her presence on set was unstoppable. Penn Badgley described her as someone with a “childlike” laugh, full of joy.

The sadness over Michelle Trachtenberg’s passing remains deep, but her memory lives on in everyone who knew her.