Penn Badgley Says Gossip Girl Costar Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death Was ‘Really Saddening and Surreal’

More recently, Penn Badgley reminisced fondly about his late Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, who tragically passed away this year at the age of 39. Known for her performances in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, she sadly breathed her last on February 26 in New York City. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed her cause of death on April 16 as a result of complications from diabetes mellitus.

At the unveiling of the fifth and last installment of “You” on April 23rd, Badgley shared with E! News that her demise was “extremely uncanny, incredibly disheartening.

Apart from that, he recalled Trachtenberg’s lively spirit and hearty chuckles. “What sticks with me is her infectious laughter,” he shared with the media outlet. “She was truly a happy person. We all have our moments of sadness, but she possessed this – I mean, she was mature, yet she had this youthful, joy-filled laugh.

Despite being apart for more than ten years, Badgley still saw her as possessing an unspoiled heart and radiating joy when they worked side by side.

In the TV show “Gossip Girl,” which ran from 2007 to 2012, Taylor Trachtenberg took on the character of Georgina Sparks, and Ed Westwick portrayed Dan Humphrey.

In February, Blake Lively paid tribute to Trachtenberg on social media, reminiscing about her lively spirit and deep emotions. She stated that Trachtenberg was extremely devoted to her friends and courageous towards those she cared about.

At the same time, Ed Westwick saw her as a gifted, insightful, charming, and witty person, whereas Chace Crawford pondered over her captivating and fearlessly humorous spirit, labeling her as a “natural powerhouse.

Right now, Badgley is actively marketing the final season of his Netflix series titled “You.” This captivating show boasts an impressive cast that includes Charlotte Ritchie, Madeline Brewer, Anna Camp, Griffin Matthews, and Natasha Behnam. The season consists of 10 enthralling episodes, which were made available on the streaming platform on Thursday (April 24).

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2025-04-24 16:39