Overview
- Presley Gerber died in a Santa Monica rehabilitation facility on September 20 at age 27, police said.
- Authorities who responded for a possible overdose reported no signs of foul play, and an autopsy has been completed while the official cause of death remains pending.
- George Clooney spoke publicly for the first time on October 9 at the Albies awards, calling the loss “the worst thing that can happen to a family.”
- George and Amal Clooney traveled to Los Angeles after the death to support Cindy and Rande Gerber, and friends have helped with arrangements while the family has asked for privacy and has discussed leaving Los Angeles.
- Presley had a long history of substance use and in March 2026 publicly announced he would undergo a high-dose ibogaine treatment as part of his recovery efforts.