“Quite honestly, it’s one of the most devastating things that has happened to our family,” George Clooney told Entertainment Tonight on Friday evening at the Albies, breaking his silence on the death of Presley Gerber.
The tragedy unfolded last month when 27-year-old Presley Gerber passed away on Sept. 20 from an apparent overdose while staying at the Resolutions Living facility in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. A family representative told Page Six at the time that they hoped for privacy during the difficult and painful period. Dispatch audio obtained by Page Six revealed that first responders arrived following reports of a cardiac arrest and an overdose, while subsequent footage showed the model filming himself inside the facility hours before his death.
Essential Facts Regarding the Tragedy
- Presley Gerber passed away at age 27 on Sept. 20 at a Santa Monica sober living facility.
- George Clooney addressed the loss publicly for the first time alongside his wife, Amal Clooney, at the Albies.
- The Clooney and Gerber families share decades of personal and professional ties, including co-founding the Casamigos tequila brand.
Decades of Friendship Across Two Families
The bond connecting the Clooneys, Cindy Crawford, and Rande Gerber stretches back many years. Alongside Rande Gerber, George Clooney co-founded the successful Casamigos tequila brand, cementing a partnership that translated into a deep, decades-long family friendship. That close-knit dynamic meant the news deeply affected the entire household. Amal Clooney stood alongside her husband at the Albies as he spoke candidly to the press about the heavy toll the loss has taken.
According to sources speaking with the Daily Mail, Presley’s 25-year-old sister, actress Kaia Gerber, maintained an exceptionally close relationship with her older brother. Insiders noted that Kaia referred to George Clooney as “Uncle George,” recognizing the actor’s supportive presence in their lives. Sources told Page Six that George had spent hours talking to Presley, offering regular reassurance and supportive notes throughout his struggles.
Support and Grief Behind Closed Doors
Prior to the tragedy, insiders divulged that Presley had “seemed off,” raising concerns among those close to him. Following his passing, sources told Page Six that George Clooney was “completely shattered” by the event, having known Presley his entire life. The Oscar winner never imagined the situation would reach such a point.
Those same sources confirmed that the actor remains fully committed to standing by Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber in the months and years ahead. Meanwhile, friends and family continue to rally around Kaia Gerber, as insiders previously expressed deep concern over how she would cope with the profound absence of her sibling.
