Blake Lively ends social media silence, pays tribute to Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg
Entertainment Hollywood Amid legal feud with Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively has maintained her silence on social media but she posted to remember her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle.
Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died at the age of 39 and her peers in Hollywood have been mourning her loss. The actress was famous for her roles in hit TV shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl.
Soon after the news came out, her Gossip Girl co-stars took to social media to share their tribute to the actress. Breaking social media silence, Blake Lively, who has kept mum since her legal feud with Justin Baldoni started, took to Instagram to write about Michelle.
Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl star, dies at 39
Blake Lively's sweet tribute to Gossip Girl co-star Michelle
She wrote, “She was electricity. You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed. Everything she did, she did 200%. She laughed the fullest at someone’s joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself.”
She continued in her tribute, “She was a kind person, through and through. Time passes. You take for granted that you get the chance to see an old friend. To paraphrase, the real tragedies in life are the ones that blindside you in an idle Tuesday. Hold those you love and have loved dear. The world lost a deeply sensitive and good person in Michelle. May her work and her huge heart be remembered by those who were lucky enough to experience her fire.”
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On Buffy The Vampire Slayer, she played Dawn Summers and inGossip Girl, she played Georgina Sparks. Announcing her sudden death, her family told The Hollywood Reporter, “It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”
What we know about Michelle Trachtenberg
Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York City apartment by her mother on February 26.
Trachtenberg started her career as a child star. Her first feature film was at 10 years old in 1996’s Harriet the Spy, where she starred alongside Rosie O’Donnell. She was also known for Disney’s Ice Princess, EuroTrip, Mysterious Skin, Black Christmas and 17 Again.
Ed Westwick, who played Chuck Bass on Gossip Girl, shared on his Instagram Story: “So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg sending prayers.” Chace Crawford, who played Nate Archibald on Gossip Girl,wrote, "She was one of a kind", in his Instagram post.
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