US EditionLeighton Meester Breaks Silence on Gossip Girl Costar Michelle Trachtenberg's Death
- Leighton Meester publicly discussed the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg, who appeared alongside her on the TV series Gossip Girl, during a 2025 interview with Flaunt magazine.
- Trachtenberg died in February 2025 from complications related to diabetes, with her passing announced by the New York City Medical Examiner and confirmed by multiple sources.
- Meester, along with other Gossip Girl cast members like Blake Lively and Penn Badgley, expressed deep sadness and recalled Trachtenberg’s talent, humor, and loyalty.
- Meester described Trachtenberg as "a wonderful, talented person" whom "everyone loved" and reflected that the show's legacy continues to live on, calling the loss "devastating."
- Trachtenberg’s death prompted widespread mourning in the entertainment community and renewed appreciation for her iconic role as Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl.
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Leighton Meester opens up about Michelle Trachtenberg's death for first time
Leighton Meester paid tribute to Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg (Picture: Shutterstock) Leighton Meester has spoken out over Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg’s death for the first time. The 39-year-old died at the end of February, after being found ‘unconscious and unresponsive’ by police in New York. Her official cause of death was revealed last month as complications from diabetes mellitus. Following the tragic news, many o…
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