Leighton Meester is speaking out about her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg’s death for the first time. Trachtenberg, who played Georgina Sparks on the hit drama, died in February at age 39 from complications of diabetes mellitus, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner previously confirmed.

Leighton Meester is the latest member of the Gossip Girl cast to speak out about the death of former co-star Michelle Trachtenberg. Trachtenberg, who was known for playing Georgina Sparks on the hit teen drama,

Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester recently paid tribute to her late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg months after her tragic passing.