George Clooney Breaks Silence on Presley Gerber’s Death: ‘The Worst Thing That Could Ever Happen to a Family’
Yahoo News New Zealand • • entertainment
Key Points:
- George Clooney publicly addressed the death of Presley Gerber during the Albies event in London on October 9, describing it as one of the most devastating events for both families.
- Clooney and Gerber's father, Rande Gerber, are longtime business partners through their Casamigos tequila brand, and George and his wife Amal have been supporting the Gerber family closely since Presley's passing.
- A source revealed that George and Amal Clooney have been "taking shifts" with the Gerber family to ensure they are not alone during their grief and have been assisting with arrangements in Los Angeles.
- Presley Gerber died on September 20 from an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest, with prior openness about his struggles with mental health and addiction recovery.
- Resources for those struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues were highlighted, including the SAMHSA helpline and the 988 Lifeline.
