George Clooney is speaking out about the death of Presley Gerber, the son of his close friends Cindy Crawford and Randy Gerber. Presley died in rehab on September 20 at age 27. Police responded to a possible overdose call in Santa Monica, and while his autopsy is complete, the cause of death remains deferred pending investigation. Clooney, who co-founded Casamigos Tequila with Randy Gerber, addressed the loss Friday at his annual Albies awards ceremony, calling it“one of the most devastating things that’s happened to our family.”
The Gerber and Clooney families have been intertwined for decades. Cindy Crawford and Randy Gerber have long been fixtures in pop culture, and their kids grew up on red carpets and in magazine spreads. Before his death, Presley had posted publicly on Instagram about his mental health and addiction struggles, a candid move that many fans praised at the time, and one that makes this loss all the more painful.
As the investigation continues, the family has asked for privacy during what they describe as a very difficult and painful time. If you or someone you love is struggling with substance abuse or mental health, resources are available around the clock. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available any time. Have you ever had a conversation with someone you love about getting help? What made you finally have it?
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