George Clooney has spoken publicly about the death of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's son, Presley, describing the loss as devastating for his own family as well as theirs.
The actor, 65, addressed the tragedy while attending The Albies with his wife, Amal, on Friday, October 9, less than three weeks after the model died aged 27.
"Quite honestly, it's one of the most devastating things that's happened to our family," George told Entertainment Tonight, with Amal standing beside him.
© Getty ImagesGeorge Clooney reflects on Presley Gerber's death
George indicated that the loss was still too painful to discuss fully, before acknowledging the grief facing Presley's parents and younger sister, Kaia, 25.
His comments came at the annual awards ceremony hosted by the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which he established with Amal. The occasion marked his first public remarks about Presley's death.
George has been a close friend of Cindy and Rande for decades, with the families' relationship extending far beyond the actor's business partnership with Rande.
© Getty Images for NetflixGeorge and Amal Clooney's support for the Gerber family
In the days following Presley's death, George and Amal were photographed visiting Kaia's Los Angeles home.
Their presence reflected a longstanding friendship that has seen the Clooneys and Gerbers share both personal milestones and professional ventures.
George and Rande launched Casamigos alongside businessman Mike Meldman in 2013. The idea grew out of time spent together in Mexico, where George and Rande had neighbouring homes.
What began as a shared interest eventually became an international business, but friendship remained central to its founding story.
What is known about Presley Gerber's death
© Getty ImagesPresley died on September 20 at a treatment facility in Santa Monica. Authorities have been investigating his death as a suspected overdose.
His official cause of death remained deferred pending further investigation, according to reporting published on October 9.
Presley Gerber's modelling career
Born in 1999, Presley followed his mother into fashion, signing with IMG Models as a teenager.
He made his runway debut for Moschino in Los Angeles in 2016 and went on to work with major fashion houses, including Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry and Bottega Veneta.
© Getty Images for DisneyHis career also included campaigns for Calvin Klein, while his younger sister Kaia established her own modelling and acting career.
In June, Presley appeared alongside Cindy and Rande at the We Are ENOUGH x Aviator Nation launch in Malibu, where he participated in a panel discussion.
Following his death, the family's representative told HELLO!: "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time."
