Leighton Meester Breaks Silence on Michelle Trachtenberg's Tragic Demise
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In the gloomy month of February, the cinematic universe suffered a substantial loss. Michelle Trachtenberg (1985-2025), a talented actress known for her roles in "Buffy - The Vampire Slayer" and as Georgina Sparks in "Gossip Girl," took her final bow at the tender age of 39. Now, Leighton Meester (39), her former co-star from the hit series, has finally shared her feelings on this heartbreaking event.
Leighton Meester's Emotional Speech
Speaking candidly in a no- holds-barred interview with "Flaunt" magazine, Meester didn't hesitate to spill some emotional tears: "It's fucking devastating," she blurted out, "She was a fucking amazing, gifted person, and everyone fucking loved her. Loss like this is incredibly heart-wrenching for those who knew her."
The shocking fact that Trachtenberg and Meester would have been the same age at the time of her demise, still lingers heavily upon Meester's heart. The duo had collaborated on the iconic series "Gossip Girl" from 2007 to 2012.
The Untimely Cause: Diabetes Complications
Trachtenberg was discovered lifeless in a New York apartment on February 26, 2024. The New York City medical examiner's office reported, as revealed by "People" magazine in April, that her untimely death was due to complications related to diabetes mellitus. The manner of death was officially declared as natural.
The Gossip Girl Family Mourns Together
Meester isn't the only one from the "Gossip Girl" family to open up about Trachtenberg's demise. Stars such as Penn Badgley, Blake Lively, Ed Westwick, and Chace Crawford have also poured out their shock.
Badgley, who portrayed Dan Humphrey in the series, confided in "E! News," stating that Trachtenberg's death was "absolutely surreal, fucking heartbreaking." He recalled the actress as someone who had an infectious "overwhelmingly quick sense of humor" and possessed an "innocent, joyful laugh" - despite the fact he hadn't interacted with her for over a decade.
During her interview with "Flaunt," Meester also pointed out the enduring legacy of the show, even years after its conclusion: "Now, I can bloody see that the bloody legacy of the fucking show still thrives - in some ways even more than before - which is fucking incredible."
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Here are the reactions from the "Gossip Girl" cast members to Michelle Trachtenberg's tragic demise:
- Penn Badgley: In a candid confession at the premiere of the fifth and final season of his show "You," Penn Badgley shared that Trachtenberg's death left him feeling "absolutely surreal, heartbreaking." Recalling her quick wit and joyful laughter, he emphasized that it had been over ten years since he had last interacted with her [6].
- Leighton Meester: Addressing her feelings about Trachtenberg's loss in a raw and emotional interview with "Flaunt," Meester couldn't hide her pain [3].
- Blake Lively, Ed Westwick, and Chace Crawford: There are no specific reactions documented in the search results for Blake Lively, Ed Westwick, and Chace Crawford regarding Michelle Trachtenberg's death [5].
- Leighton Meester, who starred alongside Michelle Trachtenberg on the hit series "Gossip Girl," shared her emotional feelings about Trachtenberg's death in an interview with "Flaunt" magazine, stating that it was "devastating."
- Michelle Trachtenberg's untimely death at the age of 39 was due to complications related to diabetes mellitus, according to the New York City medical examiner's office.
- The "Gossip Girl" family, including Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Blake Lively, Ed Westwick, and Chace Crawford, have addressed the shock and sadness surrounding Michelle Trachtenberg's tragic demise.
- Leighton Meester reflected on the enduring legacy of "Gossip Girl" and how its impact continues to be felt, even years after the show's conclusion.
