George Clooney's Heartfelt Words on Presley Gerber's Tragic Death

Almost a month after Cindy Crawford’s only son, Presley Gerber, died of a suspected overdose, close family friend and Hollywood A-lister George Clooney has spoken out about the tragedy. The 27-year-old passed away at a rehab center on September 20 after years of battling addiction. Clooney, whom Presley and his sister Kaia call 'Uncle George', is very close to Cindy and her husband Rande Gerber and was always there to support their children, according to the Daily Mail .

Presley Gerber died at the age of 27. Credit: Presley Gerber/Instagram The actor has been close to the family for decades A source close to the 65-year-old star said that the actor “would spend hours” speaking to Presley, adding: "George is the nicest guy in the world and would do anything to help Rande’s family. " Speaking about the close relationship between Clooney and Presley, the source added: “Especially after Presley got a DUI, 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. ” Clooney and Rande Gerber are longtime close friends and business partners, having co-founded tequila company Casamigos together.