George Clooney publicly addressed the death of Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, during an event in London on September 27. Clooney, who has been a longtime friend of the Gerber family, called the loss ‘one of the most devastating things that’s happened to our family.’
The actor, 65, spoke to Entertainment Tonight at The Albies awards ceremony, where he and his wife, Amal Clooney, were in attendance. Presley Gerber died on September 20 at the age of 27, following a suspected drug overdose at Resolutions Living, a sober-living facility in Santa Monica, California. Clooney confirmed that he and his wife have been supporting the Gerber family in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Clooney and Presley shared a close relationship, with sources describing the actor as a mentor figure to the late model. Clooney co-founded Casamigos Tequila with Rande Gerber in 2013, and the two families have maintained a long-standing friendship. Presley’s death has been ruled a suspected overdose, though official toxicology results have not yet been released.
The Clooneys have been present with the Gerber family in Los Angeles, assisting with arrangements and providing emotional support. A source close to the family told People that George and Amal Clooney, along with other close friends, have been taking shifts to ensure the family is not alone during this time. Clooney has previously advised Presley on personal matters, including a 2018 DUI arrest, urging caution.
Clooney and Amal Clooney marked their 12th wedding anniversary on September 27, the same day he addressed Presley’s death. When asked about the longevity of their marriage, Clooney joked that Amal, 48, is the reason for their happiness, stating, ‘We feel very lucky, very happy to have found each other.’ Amal added that choosing the right partner is key to a successful relationship.
Presley Gerber, a former model and son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, leaves behind his sister, Kaia Gerber, and his parents. His death has drawn widespread attention, with Clooney’s public remarks providing the first direct acknowledgment of the family’s grief since the incident.