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Hospitalized Michelle Trachtenberg Called Amanda de Cadenet Before Death

Amanda de Cadenet says Michelle Trachtenberg called her from a “hospital bed” before her death at age 39.
The podcaster, 52, took to Instagram on Wednesday, February 26, to post a photo she’d taken of Trachtenberg when she was younger and mourn the loss of her longtime friend.
“What sad news this morning to wake up to,” de Cadenet wrote in a caption. “It feels weird and awful to be posting this, but I want to acknowledge your death because I cared about you. I will always remember you as the young vivacious woman I met when I took this photo of you … and seeing your face from the hospital bed when we FaceTimed recently, even though you did not look like you, your sweetness and humor were still alive. I’m so sad for you that the outcome was not a better one. Wishing you a peaceful transition sweet friend and may your spirit finally rest.”
Police sources confirmed to Us Weekly earlier on Wednesday that Trachtenberg was found unconscious inside her New York City apartment. No cause of death has been reported, and the incident is not believed to be suspicious.
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Trachtenberg’s representative later addressed the news in a statement, telling Us on Wednesday, “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.”
Recently, Trachtenberg had a liver transplant, multiple sources told Us.
The tragedy sparked an outpouring of tributes from the actress’ famous friends and loyal fans.
“She was electricity,” Blake Lively, who costarred with Trachtenberg on Gossip Girl, stated via Instagram on Wednesday. “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.”
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Prior to appearing on The CW series, Trachtenberg played Dawn Summers on the last two seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
“My heart is heavy today. We have lost a beautiful soul,” James Marsters, who portrayed Spike on the series, wrote via Instagram. “Michelle was fiercely intelligent, howlingly funny and a very talented person. She died much too young, and leaves behind scores of people who knew and loved her. … Godspeed Michelle. You are missed.”
‘Gossip Girl’ Cast and Crew Pay Tribute to Late Michelle Trachtenberg

The cast and crew of Gossip Girl honored their former costar Michelle Trachtenberg following the news of her death at age 39.
“Michelle was one of a kind,” Chace Crawford, who played Nate Archibald, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, February 26. “I remember her coming on set for the first time and just absolutely owning it. She was a force of nature and just so so unapologetically funny and magnetic.”
The actor, 39, included two selfies with Trachtenberg as well a snap that appeared to show them on the set of Gossip Girl, which aired from 2007 to 2012 on The CW.
Police sources confirmed to Us Weekly earlier on Wednesday that Trachtenberg was found unconscious inside her New York City apartment. No cause of death has been reported, and the incident is not believed to be suspicious.
‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy’ Star Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at Age 39
Trachtenberg’s representative later addressed the news in a statement, telling Us on Wednesday, “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.”
Multiple sources told Us that the Ice Princess actress had a liver transplant prior to her death.
Trachtenberg broke out as a child star in the 1996 film Harriet the Spy, which was based on Louise Fitzhugh’s 1964 novel of the same name. She later appeared in shows including The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Six Feet Under.
In 2008, she made her debut in season 1 of Gossip Girl as Georgina Sparks, a villainous former friend of Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively). Trachtenberg appeared in 28 episodes of the original series and later returned for two episodes of the Max sequel, which debuted in 2021.
In February 2020, Trachtenberg praised her former costars for their post–Gossip Girl achievements and said she’d recently seen Leighton Meester, who played Blair Waldorf.
“Leighton and I actually had dinner not too long ago, and she’s also a mother,” Trachtenberg exclusively told Us at the time. “I think it’s just amazing what they’ve all accomplished.”
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She noted that she hadn’t yet seen Penn Badgley’s then-new show You, but she’d heard about the memes joking that Georgina could ruin his character, Joe.
“[It] says that I would be the one to take him down, and I was like, ‘I don’t know what this means,’” she joked. “And then my friends were like, ‘Well … ’ I go to all of my friends for the content to understand what’s cool with the kids these days.”
Keep scrolling for more tributes to Trachtenberg from the Gossip Girl cast and crew:
Chace Crawford

“Michelle was one of a kind,” Crawford wrote via Instagram. “I remember her coming on set for the first time and just absolutely owning it. She was a force of nature and just so so unapologetically funny and magnetic.. remembering those years with a big smile. Just a terrible loss. Love you .”
Ed Westwick

“So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg,” Westwick, 37, wrote via his Instagram Story alongside a throwback photo of Trachtenberg from the series. “Sending prayers.” (The actor played Chuck Bass on the teen drama.)
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Josh Schwartz

The Gossip Girl cocreator, 48, paid tribute to Trachtenberg via his Instagram Story, writing, “RIP Michelle. Thank you for Georgina. You will be missed but not forgotten.”
He also commented on Crawford’s post, writing, “Well said. Love these photos. .”
Kevin Zegers

“What a loss. Michelle was tough and a force,” wrote Zegers, 40, who played Damian Dalgaard, via Instagram. “Just a kid, so sad.”
Joshua Safran
The Gossip Girl writer penned a touching social media tribute for Trachtenberg on Wednesday sharing it was “an honor and joy” to create her character.
“Georgina unlocked something in me in which writing her was the easiest thing I’d done. It was partially the character: devious, delicious, direct — the most fun to write,” he reflected. “But it was also Michelle. She had such a clear voice as an actor. You heard her as you typed.”
Safran continued: “You knew she’d make each line rougher, more real, much funnier — and that made the writing better. She was an inspiration and an icon. There’s many reasons GG1 caught fire when we came back from the strike, but one of the biggest was the intro of her arc. The injection of *her.* Long live Georgina Sparks, and the brilliant woman who gave her the fire. You will be forever missed. Xoxo.”
Blake Lively

“This is the first day I met Michelle. She was electricity. You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed,” Lively, 38, wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of the duo filming Gossip Girl. “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.”
Calling her “king through and through,” Lively continued, “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 on 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.”
Taylor Momsen

The actress-turned-rocker took to social media to share her “shock” over Trachtenberg’s death, writing via Instagram, “When I met this girl 15 years ago I knew we’d be friends..she was smart and sassy, bold and sensitive, funny as f— and filled with fire. She was simply awesome. I’ll miss our late night calls that no one should ever hear but us. She was always in my corner and there to support me whether I was right or wrong.”
Momsen then took a moment to address Trachtenberg directly. “I will miss you everyday my love..I think we truly understood each other and I am so grateful to have had a friend like you in my life for so long..You were a true friend to me which is a rarity in this world and I can’t believe I won’t hear your voice again,” she wrote. “I hope you’re f—-ing up heaven for both of us..I love you so much Michelle, my heart is on the floor.”
She concluded the post — which featured a black and white slideshow of the costars over the years — by sharing that she “needed to honor” her longtime friend, noting that she “deserves more than this.”
“I grieve with all her fans around the world, and my heart is with her family and loved ones,” Momsen added. “I have so much to say, but she’s the only one I’d want to say it to, my love to you all xxt.”
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Paige DeSorbo was in full protector mode after Kyle Cooke sent her a rage text during the latest episode of Summer House.
“Now I’ve gotten to the point where you f—d with my best friend. Now you’re f—ing with my boyfriend [Craig],” Paige, 32, said about Kyle, 42, during the Wednesday, February 26, episode of the Bravo series. “You disrespect me. Think you can text me anything you want. F— you!”
She then quipped, “You’re lucky I don’t buy Loverboy and f—ing sell it.”
Paige’s comments came after she revealed earlier in the episode that she received a “bit of rage texting” from Kyle that week about her “best friend” Hannah Berner and her then-boyfriend Craig Conover. (Paige and Craig, 36, called it quits in November 2024 after three years.)
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Paige told the cameras that the text allegedly attacked Craig because Kyle was “mad because [Craig] signed a deal to do some ad with another drink company.”
According to a screenshot of the exchange, Kyle wrote he was “beyond discouraged” with Craig, claiming that the Southern Charm star’s choice to partner with Spritz Society in spring 2024 didn’t sit well with him. (Kyle owns the alcohol company Loverboy, which he claimed Craig knew had a spritz collection but still invested in the rival company.)
“This wouldn’t be a topic today if it wasn’t for him and about a dozen lies,” Kyle allegedly texted Paige regarding Craig.

Paige then noted that Kyle’s negative remarks about Hannah, who he feuded with for years before her Summer House exit, were “because she was on a podcast just being Hannah.” (Hannah, 33, claimed on a 2024 podcast that Kyle attributed to her getting fired from the Bravo show.)
Paige was taken aback by the whole ordeal, saying, “I’m just getting yelled at.” She then shared the text thread with pal Ciara Miller and started to fume while reliving it.
“What the f—? You have both of their numbers,” Paige said of Kyle, telling Ciara, 29, that he should “be an adult” and text the person he is actually mad at.
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Paige explained that Kyle “trying to put me in the middle of it” is “absolutely insane.” Ciara was firmly team Paige, telling her, “The other thing that’s annoying to me is Kyle’s thinking that everyone has to have this allegiance to him.”
Paige then went off about Kyle, claiming that he has never “supported a single thing” that she’s done, while she has been very loyal to him.
“I’ve drank your drink for seven f—ing years. I’ve come to your dumbass f—ing events,” Paige quipped. “The only reason I came here tonight is so that someone kept his wife company while he pretends to be Diplo, like, please.” (Kyle is married to Amanda Batula.)
When Paige and Ciara reunited in the Hamptons for another weekend, Paige said that Kyle did text her about his rage message. “He just goes, ‘Sorry about all those texts earlier.’ I was just like, ‘Alright,’” Paige alleged.
Paige then confessed that Craig did “not want” to be Kyle’s friend amid his accusations. “He feels uncomfortable even coming to the house,” Paige said of her then-boyfriend.
“You crossed a f—ing line,” she said of Kyle, noting he shouldn’t have called her to “vent” about Amanda, 33, and then “three weeks later think you can text me whatever the f— you want.”
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Paige later compared Kyle to a “dad” who was reprimanding his daughter for the sins of her friends.
“[He was] like, ‘If those are your friends and they’re doing bad things then so are you.’ And it’s like, ‘Dad, I don’t smoke weed. I didn’t do it,’” she said in confessional, pointing out, “I didn’t go on a podcast and talk about you. I didn’t join a spritz company and post about it.”
Paige questioned, “Why and I getting yelled at on a Thursday morning at 9:30 [a.m.]? I already don’t want to be awake.”
She told Ciara that Kyle is “lucky he’s married to the woman he’s married to,” adding that her friendship with Amanda is the “only reason I don’t go up one f—ing side of him and down the other.”
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Octomom Nadya Suleman’s 14 children have a lot to say in the new trailer for the upcoming docuseries Confessions of Octomom.
“At the time my mom was getting a lot of death threats,” one of Suleman’s daughters claimed to the cameras in the Wednesday, February 26, trailer for the upcoming Lifetime series which premieres on Monday, March 10.
Later in the teaser, one of Suleman’s sons also could be seen sitting down with producers, and shared what it’s been like when his classmates approach him about his mother’s past experience in the adult entertainment industry. (Suleman previously worked as a stripper in men’s clubs and did an adult film.)
“When someone comes up to you at school and asks you, ‘Is your mom a stripper?’ You don’t know what to say,” the son reflected.
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At one point in the trailer, all of Suleman’s children gathered on a couch to reveal what their mom had told them about what she went through to welcome them all.
“Our mom talks often about the story, how it all started,” her kids say, all chiming in. “It wasn’t how everyone thinks it was. My mom did everything in her power to protect her kids.”
They continued: “The main reason why we’re doing all this is to get the truth out there.”
Suleman rose to fame in 2009 after she got pregnant with octuplets with IVF. She welcomed Noah, Maliyah, Isaiah, Nariyah, Jonah, Makai, Josiah and Jeremiah that same year. Suleman is also the mother of six older children: Elijah (born in 2001), Amerah (born in 2002), Joshua (born in 2003), Aiden (born in 2005) and fraternal twins Calyssa and Caleb (born in 2006.)
In addition to her children speaking out, Suleman is also coming forward to share her side of the story.
“I’d love to explain what happened and why I became Octomom. I’ve always wanted to be a mom. I wanted a big family,” she said. “When I set my mind to achieving a goal, you know, I achieve that goal. I think I may have overachieved with being a mom, though, a little too much there.”
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Two years after giving birth, the California Medical Board learned that Suleman’s fertility doctor had allegedly transferred 12 embryos into her uterus instead of the six she reportedly requested. The professional’s medical license was revoked in 2011.
Suleman shared that she met the medical professional while seeking treatment for endometriosis. At one point in the trailer, a person claimed that Suleman was aware of how many embryos the doctor transferred. The camera then flashed to Suleman as an interviewer asked if she did know. As Suleman prepared to answer the question, the scene cut.
In addition to testimony from Suleman and her children, the sperm donor for the eight children will also come forward in the documentary after remaining anonymous after all these years.
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