Overview

• Leighton Meester has spoken publicly for the first time about the February death of her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, calling it 'devastating.'
• Meester described Trachtenberg as a 'wonderful, talented person' and shared that their lifelong friendship was deeply meaningful to her.
• The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed in April that Trachtenberg died from complications of diabetes mellitus, with the manner of death ruled as natural.
• Other Gossip Girl alumni, including Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick, and Chace Crawford, have also paid tribute to Trachtenberg in recent months.
• Meester noted that Gossip Girl’s cultural legacy continues to grow, reflecting on the show's lasting influence and the bonds formed during its six-season run.