'It's devastating': Gossip Girl star comments on death of Michelle Trachtenberg
Leighton Meester and Michelle Trachtenberg were close friends (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
After the iconic drama series ended, Leighton Meester managed to maintain warm relationships with several of her co-stars. Among them was Michelle Trachtenberg, who passed away suddenly in February this year. For the first time, Leighton has commented on how she will always remember her friend and colleague, Flaunt cites the actress.
The actress who played Blair still deeply values the friendships she formed on the Gossip Girl set. That’s why the news of Trachtenberg’s death came as a real blow to her, especially since they were the same age—Michelle was 39 when she passed.
"It's devastating," she said with a sigh.
Leighton will always remember Michelle as a talented and wonderful person. The news of her death was a tragedy for everyone who knew her.
"She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It’s very, very sad for everyone who knew her," she shared.
Michelle Trachtenberg in "Gossip Girl" (screenshot)
The actress also reflected on the legacy of the show that made her famous. Even today, the series continues to gain new audiences.
"Now, I can see that [the show’s legacy] continues—in some ways, even more so than back then—to live on, which is incredible," she said.
Leighton Meester about Michelle Trachtenberg (photo: instagram.com/itsmeleighton)
The actress also touched on the wildfires that swept through Los Angeles in January this year. The devastating blaze destroyed her home.
"I see LA, where I live, and I want it to thrive and do well and survive—and I know it will. But it’s not a one-day event that ended. It’s ongoing…It’s a roller coaster because sometimes it’s all right, and then, sometimes, there are moments that are harder. The best thing I can do is just take it one step at a time. There are so many people who are in this position, so that’s not a positive. But that being said, I am not alone," she shared.
Leighton Meester on the fires in Los Angeles (photo: instagram.com/itsmeleighton)
What’s known about Michelle Trachtenberg’s death
Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York apartment on February 26 at the age of 39. The official cause of death was released on April 16: the actress died from complications related to diabetes. The cause was ruled natural.
