Penn Badgley Says Gossip Girl Costar Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death Was ‘Really Saddening and Surreal’
Penn Badgley recently shared heartfelt memories of his late Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, who unfortunately passed away earlier this year at the age of 39. The actress, known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died on February 26 in New York City. Her cause of death was confirmed by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner on April 16 as due to complications from diabetes mellitus. Speaking at the premiere of the fifth and final season of You on April 23, Badgley told E! News that her passing was “really surreal, really saddening.” He also remembered Trachtenberg’s infectious spirit and childlike laughter. “What I remember of her is she was incredibly quick to laugh,” he told the outlet. “She was really joyous. We all have our ups and downs, our lights and shadows, but she had this — I mean, she was mature, but she had this childlike, joyous laugh.” Although the two had not seen each other in over a decade, Badgley described her as having a pure heart …
