George Clooney is sharing his first public comments following the death of close friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber‘s son Presley Gerber.
If you did not see the sad news, Presley passed away on September 20 at the young age of 27. Presley passed at rehab facility in Santa Monica following a suspected overdose, and while his autopsy has been completed, his cause of death has been listed as “deferred” for the time being.
George Clooney breaks his silence after Presley’s death
While stepping out for his annual awards ceremony, The Albies, on Friday evening (October 9), George, 65, publicly addressed Presley‘s passing for the first time.
“Quite honestly, it’s one of the most devastating things that’s happened to our family,” George told Entertainment Tonight, “and their family is just as you can imagine.”
He added, “It’s the worst thing that could ever happen with family.”
George has been friends with Randy & Cindy for years
If you didn’t know, George has been very good friends with Randy and Cindy for decades. The Oscar winner co-founded Casamigos Tequila with Rande in 2013.
George & Amal have been staying with the couple after Presley’s death
Following news of Presley‘s tragic passing, a source told People that George and wife Amal are taking turns staying with Rande and Cindy.
“George, Amal and a few of their other close friends have been taking shifts staying with the family so they aren’t alone,” the source shared.
“George and Amal joined the family in Los Angeles after learning of Presley’s death,” the source added. “They’re helping with arrangements and whatever else the family needs. George has always been very close with both Kaia and Presley.”
Another source told Page Six that George and Amal “are absolutely beside themselves with grief. George is completely shattered by Presley’s death. He’s known him his entire life, and he never imagined things would ever get to this point.”
“He always saw Cindy and Rande as having this beautiful family, and he can’t begin to imagine what they’re going through right now,” the source added.
Just a few weeks before Presley‘s death, Kaia, 25, spoke out about her older brother’s addiction issues.
Here are the latest details of what we know happened at the rehab facility where Presley died
Our continued thoughts go out to Presley Gerber‘s loved ones during this difficult time.
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