The Hollywood actor describes the death of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s son as one of the most devastating tragedies for their family.

George Clooney has spoken publicly about the death of Presley Gerber, the son of his longtime friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, describing the loss as an unimaginable tragedy for their family.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 65-year-old actor reflected on the devastating impact of Presley’s death.

“Quite honestly, it’s one of the most devastating things that’s happened to our family,” Clooney said.

He added: “And their family is just … as you can imagine.”

Presley, a model who was 27, was reportedly found dead on 20 September 2026 inside his room at a sober living facility in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. His death was reported as an apparent overdose.

According to a statement attributed to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner and published by the Daily Mail, Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a report of a possible overdose at approximately 9.35 am on 20 September.

“Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who was deceased,” a spokesperson reportedly said.

Before his death, Presley had spoken openly about his struggles with mental health and depression, expressing a desire to help others facing similar difficulties.

During an appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, the model discussed the importance of sharing his experiences and supporting people dealing with mental health challenges.

“Having struggled with mental health, depression and some other things that come along with that, I think that whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place that I was in at one point in my life, that’s all I need to do,” he said.

Presley also described mental health as a significant part of his life, emphasising that supporting others was something he deeply wanted to pursue.

“That’s really what I want to do: help people, whether you’re depressed, you’re struggling with something that is having a negative effect on your body,” he explained, adding that such struggles should be approached without judgement.

Clooney’s comments highlight the profound grief surrounding Presley’s death and the impact of the loss on those closest to him.

Presley’s previous remarks about mental health have also drawn attention to the importance of compassion, understanding and support for people experiencing depression and other personal challenges.