George and Amal Clooney were photographed arriving at Kaia Gerber’s Los Angeles home on September 22, just two days after the death of Kaia’s brother, Presley Gerber, at age 27. The visit reportedly reflected the Clooneys’ longtime closeness with Presley’s family. George has been friends with Rande Gerber since the 1990s, and over the years their relationship grew into a family bond. George was reportedly known as “Uncle George” to Presley and Kaia, having spent time with them while they were growing up. The families shared holidays, meals and vacations, while George and Rande also became business partners through Casamigos. According to reports, George had remained concerned about Presley during his struggles with addiction and had offered him personal support over the years. After Presley was found unresponsive at a treatment facility on September 20, authorities said there was no indication of foul play, while his official cause and manner of death remained under investigation.
According to sources cited by Page Six and the Daily Mail, George and Amal came to support Cindy Crawford, Rande and Kaia rather than offer words that could somehow ease their grief. One source said the couple mainly wanted to listen, comfort the family and allow them to talk about whatever they needed. They reportedly also sent meals and offered assistance during the difficult days following Presley’s death. George was said to be deeply affected because Presley had been part of his life for decades and was regarded almost like another son. Presley had previously spoken publicly about anxiety, depression, addiction and an overdose that reportedly left him in a coma. His family had continued supporting him throughout those struggles. For the Gerbers, George and Amal’s visit represented the presence of longtime friends who knew Presley personally and understood the family’s history. While their arrival attracted public attention, their reported purpose was simply to stand beside people they had loved for many years during an unimaginable loss.
