Clooneys Support Grieving Family
George and Amal Clooney Support the Gerber Family Following Presley's Death at 27
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Gerber died at Resolutions Living, a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, according to reporting by Marca.
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Gerber had publicly discussed his mental-health struggles. In a 2023 Studio 22 podcast appearance, he said he hoped that helping even one person overcome the difficulties he had faced would be enough for him.
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Following his DUI case, Gerber was sentenced to three years’ probation, required to complete a DUI program and ordered to perform two days of community service, according to The Guardian as cited by the Standard.
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Clooney and Rande Gerber’s friendship reportedly began in the mid-1990s at The Whiskey, a bar Rande owned inside New York City’s Paramount Hotel; their later Casamigos partnership also included Mike Meldman and began in 2013.
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A source described Presley as experiencing “a real problem with depression and anxiety” and said, “There is no anger or shame, just deep sadness,” underscoring the family’s reported focus on compassion rather than blame.
Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on September 20 at age 27. OK Magazine reported he was at Resolutions Living, a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica. The official cause of death has not been released, though authorities are investigating a suspected overdose. George and Amal Clooney visited Presley's sister Kaia at her Los Angeles home to support the family during their grief.
Clooney, a longtime friend and business partner of Rande Gerber through their Casamigos Tequila venture, was known to Presley as "Uncle George." SheKnows reported that Clooney had stayed in contact with Presley, supported him through mental-health struggles, and offered guidance after a DUI arrest. The Gerber family has requested privacy as they grieve the loss of their son.
A Life Marked by Mental-Health Struggles
Presley had been open about his battles with depression and anxiety. In a 2023 podcast appearance on Studio 22, he discussed his mental-health challenges and expressed hope that helping even one person would make a difference. A source close to the family described Presley as experiencing "a real problem with depression and anxiety," emphasizing that the family felt "deep sadness" rather than anger or shame.
Clooney's Long Friendship With the Gerber Family
George and Rande Gerber's friendship began in the mid-1990s at The Whiskey, a bar inside New York City's Paramount Hotel that Rande owned. Their bond deepened when they co-founded Casamigos Tequila in 2013, alongside Mike Meldman. Over the years, Clooney became a trusted family figure and mentor to Presley, offering guidance through difficult times.
Legal Troubles Led to Court-Ordered Supervision
Presley faced a DUI arrest that resulted in serious legal consequences. The Standard, citing The Guardian, reported that he was sentenced to three years' probation and required to complete a DUI program. He was also ordered to perform two days of community service. Clooney reportedly advised Presley after this incident, remaining involved in his life and recovery efforts.
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