George Clooney Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Presley Gerber
WHO:
Fox News - George Clooney described himself as "Uncle George" to the Gerber children.
Fox News - Clooney communicated often with Presley Gerber and provided advice during difficult times.
Fox News - George Clooney, 65, described himself as a close friend of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, referring to them as family.
NY Post - Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford
US Magazine - George Clooney, actor and family friend of Presley Gerber
WHAT:
Fox News - Clooney stated, "George is the nicest guy in the world and would do anything to help Rande's family."
Fox News - Presley Gerber was reported to have been at the Resolutions Living facility in Santa Monica at the time of his death.
Fox News - Clooney stated, "It's one of the most devastating things that's happened to our family," regarding Gerber's death.
US Magazine - Isabella Jones, Presley Gerber's ex, shared on Instagram, "My sweet Presley, I will miss you for the rest of my life," along with throwback photos on October 9.
Fox News - Presley Gerber reportedly checked into the Resolutions Living facility on September 19, the day before his death.
Fox News - Months prior to his death, Presley shared on Instagram that he was preparing to undergo an "ibogaine flood dose" at a wellness clinic in Cancún, Mexico, and expressed feeling "absolutely terrified."
Fox News - Presley stated in his Instagram post that he was "praying it’s the last time" he would need to return for treatment.
TMZ - Clooney described Gerber's death as "one of the most devastating experiences" his family has faced.
NY Post - Presley Gerber died at the age of 27.
US Magazine - George Clooney expressed his sadness over Gerber's death, describing it as "devastating."
WHERE:
Fox News - Presley Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Isabella Jones posted her tribute on October 9, three weeks after Gerber's death.
NY Post - Presley Gerber died on September 20.
US Magazine - George Clooney spoke about Gerber's death at The Albies awards ceremony on October 9.
HOW:
Fox News - Presley Gerber shared on Instagram that he was "praying it’s the last time" he would need to return for treatment.
US Magazine - Clooney spoke to Entertainment Tonight regarding his feelings about Gerber's death.
(UPDATED October 10, 2026 23:56 UTC)
George Clooney affectionately referred to himself as "Uncle George" to the Gerber children and frequently offered support to Presley Gerber during challenging times. Clooney expressed his admiration for George, saying he is "the nicest guy in the world" and would do anything to assist Rande's family. Tragically, Presley Gerber passed away at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, where he had previously shared on Instagram his hopes that he would not need to return for treatment.
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(UPDATED October 10, 2026 22:57 UTC)
George Clooney, who described himself as a close friend of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, expressed deep sorrow over Gerber's passing, calling it "one of the most devastating things that's happened to our family." Meanwhile, Isabella Jones, Presley Gerber's ex, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, stating, "My sweet Presley, I will miss you for the rest of my life," along with cherished throwback photos. This tribute came three weeks after Gerber's death, highlighting the profound impact of this loss on those close to him.
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(UPDATED October 10, 2026 14:58 UTC)
Presley Gerber reportedly checked into the Resolutions Living facility on September 19, the day before his death. Months prior, he shared on Instagram that he was preparing to undergo an "ibogaine flood dose" at a wellness clinic in Cancún, Mexico, expressing that he felt "absolutely terrified." In that same post, Presley stated he was "praying it’s the last time" he would need to return for treatment.
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(UPDATED October 10, 2026 13:58 UTC)
George Clooney has shared that the death of Cindy Crawford's husband, Rande Gerber, is "one of the most devastating experiences" his family has faced. This heartfelt statement reflects the deep impact of Gerber's passing on those close to him. Clooney's words highlight the profound sense of loss felt by many in the community.
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(UPDATED October 10, 2026 11:10 UTC)
Tragically, Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, has passed away at the age of 27. Actor George Clooney, a family friend, expressed his sadness over Gerber's death, calling it "devastating" during his remarks at The Albies awards ceremony on October 9. Clooney later shared his feelings about this loss in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.