George Clooney’s Heartbreaking Private Messages To Cindy Crawford’s Son Before Death Revealed

George Clooney reportedly offered Presley Gerber private encouragement as the 27-year-old struggled with addiction and his mental health. The George Clooney’s Heartbreaking Private Messages To Cindy Crawford’s Son Before Death Revealed first appeared on The Blast

George Clooney reportedly offered Presley Gerber private encouragement as the 27-year-old struggled with addiction and his mental health in the years before his death. The actor, affectionately known as “Uncle George” by Presley and his sister, Kaia Gerber, allegedly spent hours speaking with the young model and sent notes reminding him, “I am here for you.”

Clooney’s reported efforts grew from his decades-long friendship with Presley’s father, Rande Gerber. Sources now claim the actor is devastated by the loss and intends to support Cindy Crawford, Rande and Kaia as they grieve.

George Clooney Reportedly Spent Hours Talking To Presley Gerber

According to the Daily Mail, Clooney had been present in Presley’s life since he was a child. “George would spend hours talking to Presley. George is the nicest guy in the world and would do anything to help Rande’s family,” a source close to the actor claimed.

Clooney reportedly offered Presley direct advice after the model was charged with driving under the influence in 2018. “Especially after Presley got a DUI (in 2018), George would advise, ‘Don’t do that, it’s not smart. Be careful.’ More recently, George shared loving notes like, “I am here for you,” that kind of stuff,” the insider said.

Another source described their connection as more meaningful than the typical relationship between a celebrity and a friend’s child. “They were close. Presley was more than just a friend’s kid; they had a bond,” the source said.

‘Uncle George’ Watched Presley Grow Up

Clooney and Rande reportedly met during the mid-1990s at The Whiskey, a bar Rande owned inside New York City’s Paramount Hotel. After Rande married Crawford in 1998, Clooney became increasingly close to the couple and their children. Presley was born in 1999, followed by Kaia in 2001. “George was around Presley a lot when he was growing up; he was Uncle George, and they were all pals, really like family,” the source shared.

The families allegedly spent time together at Clooney’s former home in Studio City and at the Gerbers’ Malibu residence. “Often Cindy and Rande would take the kids to George’s old house in Studio City (LA) for dinner, to swim, and to hang out, or George would come to their house in Malibu. They had a lot of dinners together, a lot of downtime. The Gerbers also visited George in Italy quite often,” the source said.

The insider added, “They used to hang out in Mexico together a lot too; they had side-by-side homes, and the kids were always around having fun. More recently, they would hang out in New York City; they always caught up over dinner.”

Clooney and Rande’s friendship eventually developed into a major business partnership. The two men founded Casamigos Tequila with real estate entrepreneur Mike Meldman in 2013. The company began with tequila the friends created for themselves before growing into a commercial brand. The trio sold Casamigos to Diageo in 2017 in a deal reportedly worth as much as $1 billion if performance targets were met.

• Cindy Crawford keeps her late son Presley close through a symbolic gift from her husband, Rande Gerber.
• Crawford reportedly “never stopped” trying to save her son as the family pushed back against criticism of her parenting.
• Presley Gerber reportedly felt he was “lacking purpose in his life” during his final weeks as troubling details surrounding his death emerged.
• Crawford was seen at Presley’s home as additional details about his final hours came to light.

The Actor Reportedly Drew On His Own Past Experiences

The Daily Mail’s source suggested Clooney could speak openly with Presley partly because the actor had experimented with drugs when he was younger. In a 2025 interview with Esquire, Clooney acknowledged using cocaine during the early 1980s but maintained that it never became a serious problem for him.

The actor also spoke about his past experiences with marijuana and alcohol during the interview. “George had his own experiences with substances,” the Daily Mail’s insider said. “He was never addicted, but he tried it, and he knows about the attraction to drugs, so he could talk openly with Presley about this and Presley could relate. His message was always, stay clean.”

Presley had publicly discussed using multiple prescription medications while seeking treatment for panic attacks, night terrors, and substance dependence. He also revealed that he previously survived a fentanyl overdose that left him in a coma.

Presley Gerber’s Official Cause Of Death Remains Undetermined

Presley died on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California. Santa Monica police said officers responded to a report of a possible overdose at approximately 9:35 a.m. Authorities found Presley dead at the facility and said there were no immediate indications of foul play.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner completed an autopsy but deferred the official cause and manner of death while additional testing is conducted. The process could take several months.

George Clooney Is Reportedly ‘Sick’ Over The Loss

The death has reportedly devastated Clooney and other members of the family’s close Hollywood circle. “George is sick over this because Rande is his best friend and everyone felt for Presley,” an insider said. “There is no anger or shame, just deep sadness. Presley had a real problem with depression and anxiety. No one can fault him for that. Presley was living a nightmare.”

Another source claimed the loss has also affected those close to Clooney and the Gerbers, including Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt. “It’s just awful. I know that George is so sad about it. This is devastating for everyone in that circle,” the source said.

An industry insider described Presley’s death as a “tremendous gut punch” for Clooney. “George wears his heart on his sleeve, and he really, really loved Presley. He knew Presley had his struggles, so while you can’t say something like this was completely unimaginable, that doesn’t make it any less shocking or devastating,” the insider claimed. “It was an incredibly painful and unwanted surprise, and honestly, a tremendous gut punch for George.”

Clooney Reportedly Plans To Support The Gerber Family

Sources said Clooney’s immediate priority is supporting Rande, Crawford and Kaia rather than publicly discussing his own grief. “He feels absolutely awful for Rande and the entire family, and he wants them to know that he is there for them in any way, shape or form,” the industry insider said.

“George has always been the person people turn to when they’re going through something, and with something of this magnitude, that isn’t going to change. It doesn’t matter how busy he is or what he has going on in his own life – if Rande or anyone in the family needs him, everything else stops,” they added. “It’s really that simple.”

Additional testing to determine Presley Gerber’s cause of death remains ongoing.

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