Michelle Trachtenberg’s untimely death at 39 has sent shockwaves through her fans and colleagues — and her former “Gossip Girl” costar Ed Westwick has posted a tribute to the star.
In a heartfelt post on his IG Story Wednesday, Ed shared a pic of Michelle as Georgina Sparks from the popular teen drama series … captioning it, “So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg.”
He added “sending prayers” with the prayer hand and a white heart emoji.
TMZ confirmed the shocking news … with sources telling us police and paramedics responded to a call for a woman in cardiac arrest and found Michelle unresponsive — she had been found by her mother.
Michelle was pronounced dead on the scene. The exact cause of her death remains unclear.
A separate source told us Michelle had recently received a liver transplant, and at this point, police reportedly believe she died of natural causes. We’re told her body may have rejected the liver transplant within the last year, causing complications.
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Michelle made a major name for herself in Hollywood with standout roles, from “Harriet the Spy” to “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” solidifying her place as a beloved star.
