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Penn Badgley Remembers Late Co-Star Michelle Trachtenberg

4/27/2025

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Penn Badgley paid heartfelt tribute to his late Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, who tragically passed away at 39 due to diabetes complications. He remembered her vibrant spirit and kind heart, while fellow cast members Chace Crawford and Blake Lively echoed sentiments of her magnetic personality and unwavering loyalty. The news of her sudden death has left a profound sense of loss among friends and fans alike.

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Penn Badgley paid heartfelt tribute to his late Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, who tragically passed away at 39 due to diabetes complications. He remembered her vibrant spirit and kind heart, while fellow cast members Chace Crawford and Blake Lively echoed sentiments of her magnetic personality and unwavering loyalty. The news of her sudden death has left a profound sense of loss among friends and fans alike.