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George Clooney not ready to talk about Presley Gerber's death
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- George Clooney expressed deep sorrow over the death of Presley Gerber, a close family friend and son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, calling it one of the most devastating events for their families.
- Presley Gerber died at age 27 on September 20 at a rehabilitation center in Simi Valley, California, with the cause of death suspected to be an overdose, though no foul play was involved.
- Clooney highlighted the long-standing friendship between the Clooney and Gerber families, noting their business collaborations including co-founding Casamigos Tequila and launching the non-alcoholic beer brand Crazy Mountain.
- The Santa Monica Police Department and Los Angeles County Medical Examiner are still investigating Gerber's death, with additional testing underway to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
- At the 2026 Albies awards, Clooney indicated that the family is not yet ready to discuss plans to honor Gerber's legacy due to the profound impact of the loss.
