George Clooney Was "Uncle George" to Presley Gerber. New Reports Reveal the Advice He Gave Before the Model's Death at 27

Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a Santa Monica recovery facility from a suspected overdose. He had checked himself in just days earlier because, as reports put it, he knew he needed help.

New details are now emerging about the support system he had around him, including George Clooney. Clooney co-founded Casamigos tequila with Rande Gerber, and to Presley and his sister Kaia, he was simply“Uncle George.”Sources say Clooney offered Presley guidance for years, particularly after his 2018 DUI, sending notes that read“I am here for you”and urging him to stay clean. Those close to the situation describe Clooney as devastated, not angry, just heartbroken. Presley had long been open about his struggles with depression, anxiety, and self-esteem.

The family has asked for privacy in a joint statement, and we’re honoring that here. What we can say is that this story has sparked a lot of conversation about addiction, mental health, and what it really means to show up for someone you love. So we want to hear from you: have you ever been someone’s“Uncle George,”or had someone show up for you that way?