George Clooney And Wife ‘Taking Shifts’ With Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber have George Clooney and his wife, Amal, by their side as they deal with the devastating loss of their only son, Presley Gerber.

The model’s 27-year-old boy passed away earlier this week due to an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest while in a rehab facility in Los Angeles.

As the tragic situation unfolds, more light has been shed on the bond Clooney shared with the late Presley that went beyond being just his parents’ friend.

George Clooney And Amal Making Sure Cindy Crawford And Rande Gerber Aren’t ‘Alone’

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Barely a week after Presley’s death, sources say Crawford and her husband have been surrounded by close Hollywood friends to help them through the shattering experience.

“George, Amal [Clooney], and a few of their other close friends have been taking shifts staying with the family so they aren’t alone,” an insider revealed to People Magazine. “George and Amal joined the family in Los Angeles after learning of Presley’s death.”

It’s no surprise the Clooneys ditched whatever they had going on to be there for the heartbroken parents, as the “Ocean’s Eleven” actor and Rande have been tight buds for decades. They co-founded the tequila brand Casamigos with Mike Meldman in 2013.

Describing George as “family,” the source noted that the actor has wasted no time helping with funeral arrangements and emotional encouragement. “George has always been very close with both Kaia and Presley,” added the informant.

The Actor Had A Quiet Role In Late Presley Gerber’s Life

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The Hollywood star’s bond with the model and businessman extends to their two children, Presley and Kaia, as he was fondly referred to as “Uncle George.”

He was particularly close to the late Presley amid his addiction and mental health struggles, offering him encouragement whenever he felt down.

“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,” a source said about the sad situation, per The Blast.

Inside George Clooney’s Heartbreaking Messages With Late Presley

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Presley was pronounced dead on September 20 after paramedics responded to a 911 call for a cardiac arrest in the 1000 block of Berkeley St. at 9:35 a.m. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records confirmed he was at a rehab center.

Amid the unfortunate situation, more light has been shed on George and Presley’s relationship and how the actor was a constant source of guidance for the 27-year-old.

Per The Blast, the “Jay Kelly” star has been present as stable since Presley’s childhood until he began getting in trouble. George was particularly helpful when the late model was charged with driving under the influence in 2018.

Recalling how the 65-year-old came through for Presley, an insider explained, “Especially after Presley got a DUI (in 2018), George would advise, ‘Don’t do that; it’s not smart. Be careful.’”

The actor didn’t stop encouraging Crawford and Rande’s son to get clean even in recent times, offering him all the support he needed. Some of George’s recent message exchanges with Presley saw him writing, “‘I am here for you,’ that kind of stuff,” according to the source.

Cindy Crawford ‘Never Stopped’ Trying To Save Her Son

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The pain of Presley’s death is further compounded given his parents’ unconditional support and love until the very end.

According to insiders, the tragic circumstance of Crawford and Rande’s son’s passing wasn’t due to neglect or bad parenting.

“Cindy and Rande could not have been more supportive of Presley. They were always there for him and did everything they could to help him,” the source explained, as reported by The Blast.

Describing Presley’s substance use struggles as “very up and down,” the insider noted the young adult seemed to be doing well in recent years, even working at the family restaurant in Malibu.

“That is what makes this so heartbreaking. His family never stopped supporting him, loving him, and hoping that he would be okay,” lamented the source.

Presley Gerber Struggled To Find His Place In Final Months

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It turns out Crawford and her husband weren’t alone in getting help for their son, as Presley himself had checked into a facility after recognizing he was struggling.

According to The Blast, in his final weeks, those close to the young model noticed he seemed unusual, but they couldn’t place it. “He seemed a little off in recent weeks. Something was just not there. Energetically, he didn’t seem like himself,” noted the insider.

Another source explained that Presley, who dealt with self-esteem issues while alive, felt like “he was lacking purpose in his life” and “hadn’t really found his place.”