Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester recently paid tribute to her late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg months after her tragic passing.
The late Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress passed away at the age of 39 on February 26. She was found unresponsive by her mother in her New York City apartment, and the EMS pronounced her dead when they arrived.
Leighton Meester Reacts to Michelle Trachtenberg's Passing
In a recent interview with Flaunt, Meester shared her reaction when she learned of Trachtenberg's passing last February.
"It’s devastating. She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It’s very, very sad for everyone who knew her," she said.
The Gossip Girl star also noted how Trachtenberg's passing showed that the show's legacy continued to live on.
"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," Meester added.
Throughout the show's run, Meester and Trachtenberg shared scenes together. The former notably played Blair Waldorf, while the actress took on the role of fan-favorite character Georgina Sparks.
A lot of Gossip Girl stars paid tribute to Trachtenberg after news came that she had passed away, including Blake Lively, Chace Crawford, and Taylor Momsen. Penn Badgley also recently shared his thoughts about her passing.
Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death
Trachtenberg's official cause of death was recently revealed by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner after a toxicology examination was conducted.
They determined that the late actress died as a result of complications of diabetes mellitus. The manner of death was ruled as natural.
The cause of death was previously ruled as "undetermined" after Trachtenberg's family declined an autopsy.
A spokesperson for the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner explained that "the amended determination was made following review of toxicology testing results" and "toxicology testing can be done without autopsy."
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