George Clooney’s Heartfelt Messages to Presley Gerber Resurface After the Model’s Death at 27

LOS ANGELES — As Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber mourn the loss of their son, Presley Gerber, new attention has turned to the relationship he reportedly shared with longtime family friend George Clooney — and the messages of encouragement the Hollywood actor allegedly sent during Presley’s personal struggles.

Presley died at 27 on September 20, 2026, after checking into a treatment facility in Santa Monica, California. His death has been investigated as a suspected overdose, although the official cause and manner of death have not been publicly established.

According to reporting by The Daily Beast, which cited sources close to Clooney and his family, the actor regularly checked in on Presley and offered support as the young model navigated difficulties involving substance use and mental health.

One message reportedly captured the spirit of that support: “I am here for you.”

A Bond Built Over Decades

Clooney’s connection to Presley began with his longstanding friendship with Rande Gerber. The two men became close friends and business partners, co-founding Casamigos tequila with Mike Meldman in 2013 before selling the brand in 2017.

That friendship extended to their families. Presley and his younger sister, Kaia Gerber, reportedly knew Clooney as “Uncle George.”

Sources cited by The Daily Beast described Clooney as someone who took a personal interest in Presley’s well-being. According to those accounts, the actor would spend hours talking with him and offered guidance during difficult periods of his life.

The reported advice was not about fame or professional success. Instead, Clooney reportedly encouraged Presley to be careful with substances and to keep working toward sobriety.

Encouragement During Difficult Times

According to a report by The Daily Mail, cited by The Daily Beast and Page Six, Clooney offered Presley words of caution following a 2018 DUI incident.

“He would advise, ‘Don’t do that; it’s not smart. Be careful,’” a source quoted in the reporting said.

More recently, Clooney reportedly sent supportive messages reminding Presley that he was not alone.

The precise private conversations described in these reports have not been independently verified, and Clooney has not publicly confirmed every detail attributed to him. Nevertheless, the accounts portray a longtime family friend trying to offer encouragement to someone facing serious personal challenges.

Presley Had Spoken Openly About Mental Health

Presley’s struggles were not entirely hidden from the public. In a 2023 appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he spoke about his experiences with depression and other mental-health challenges.

He explained that helping even one person who was going through a difficult time would make sharing his experiences worthwhile.

His willingness to discuss those struggles also became part of a broader family conversation about recovery, vulnerability and the importance of asking for help.

For those who knew him, Presley was more than a model or the son of two famous parents. He was a young man trying to find his footing while dealing with challenges that were often deeply personal.

A Family Grieving Away From the Spotlight

Clooney and his wife, Amal, have reportedly been among the family friends supporting the Gerbers following Presley’s death. People reported that close friends were taking turns staying with Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber so the grieving parents would not have to face the loss alone.

The family has asked for privacy during what it described as an extremely difficult and painful time.

Meanwhile, the investigation into Presley’s death remains ongoing. Until the medical examiner releases definitive findings, the exact cause of death should not be treated as confirmed.

The story of Clooney’s reported support offers a glimpse into the relationships surrounding Presley during his life. It also serves as a reminder that personal struggles can remain difficult even when someone is surrounded by family, friends and opportunity.

For the Gerber family, the focus now is on mourning Presley and remembering the person he was beyond the headlines.