Eugenie became friends with Trachtenberg when she lived in New York City and worked for the art auction start-up Paddle8 from 2013 to 2015. Their friendship first became public in December 2013, when they were photographed courtside at a Knicks game alongside actor Michael K.

Princess Eugenie is mourning the loss of her “special friend,” actor Michelle Trachtenberg. The royal posted a moving tribute to the late actor on her Instagram Story this week. Trachtenberg, 39, was confirmed dead on Wednesday after her mother discovered her in her New York City apartment.

Michelle Trachtenberg's memorable movie and TV roles, including 'Gossip Girl' and 'Buffy' Michelle Trachtenberg, who found fame as a child star, became beloved 'Gossip Girl' actre

Police officers, responding to a 911 call, found her unresponsive in a Manhattan apartment on Wednesday morning, the authorities said.

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for her roles in "Gossip Girl" and in the 1990s hit series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died, according to multiple reports.