George Clooney calls Presley Gerber's death 'devastating' three weeks after rehab-facility death
George Clooney spoke publicly for the first time about the death of Presley Gerber, 27, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, who died on 20 September at a Santa Monica rehab facility. Clooney told Entertainment Tonight it was "one of the most devastating things that's happened to our family."
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Right · 2George Clooney, 65, has spoken publicly about the death of Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, nearly three weeks after Presley died. Daily MailR “George Clooney broke silence on the 'devastating' passing of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's son Presley at the age of 27 nearly three weeks earlier.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Fox NewsR “George Clooney has spoken about the tragic death of Presley Gerber.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1Clooney told Entertainment Tonight that it was "one of the most devastating things that's happened to our family" and that the Gerber family was "just as you can imagine"; the Daily Mail says the remarks were made at Clooney's Albies awards ceremony in London on Friday. Daily MailR “'Quite honestly, it's one of the most devastating things that's happened to our family,' he told Entertainment Tonight. 'And their family is just as you can imagine.'”“made the comments while attending his awards ceremony The Albies on Friday in London” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Right · 1Fox News also quotes Clooney saying "I don't think we're even in the position of being able to talk about it," and calling it "the worst thing that could ever happen to a family." Fox NewsR “"I don't think we're even in the position of being able to talk about it."”“it's the worst thing that could ever happen to a family.” Read at Fox News ↗
Right · 1Presley died on 20 September at Resolutions Living, a rehab facility in Santa Monica, California, after reportedly checking in the previous day. Fox News cites Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records for the date and place of death. Fox NewsR “Presley died Sept. 20 at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.”“He reportedly checked into the Resolutions Living facility on Sept. 19.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1The Daily Mail describes the death as a suspected overdose after cardiac arrest. It cites TMZ's reports that the fentanyl was not a focus of the investigation and that final confirmation of any substances must wait for the Medical Examiner's toxicology report. Daily MailR “The late model died of a suspected overdose after going into cardiac arrest on September 20”“final confirmation of any substances that may have played a role in his death will have to wait until the Medical Examiner's toxicology report is released.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Right · 2Clooney is a longtime friend of Crawford and Gerber; Clooney and Gerber co-founded Casamigos Tequila, which was sold in 2017 for $1 billion according to the Daily Mail. Fox NewsR “Clooney is a longtime friend of the Gerber family and co-founded Casamigos Tequila with Rande.” Read at Fox News ↗ Daily MailR “Four years later, they sold the brand in 2017 for $1 billion.” Read at Daily Mail ↗
Right · 2Unnamed sources told the Daily Mail and People that Clooney and wife Amal Clooney travelled to Los Angeles to support the family, took shifts staying with them and helped with arrangements. Fox News notes the couple were seen arriving at Kaia Gerber's home. Daily MailR “'George, Amal [Clooney] and a few of their other close friends have been taking shifts staying with the family so they aren't alone.'” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Fox NewsR “the actor and his wife, Amal Clooney, were spotted stepping out of their car as they arrived at Kaia Gerber's home in Los Angeles.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 2Presley had been open about a long struggle with addiction and mental health, and months earlier posted on Instagram about an "ibogaine flood dose" at a clinic in Mexico. Daily MailR “Presley had been open about his decade-long struggle with drug addiction and mental health.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Fox NewsR “Presley shared on Instagram that he was preparing to undergo an "ibogaine flood dose," a psychedelic treatment, at a wellness clinic in Cancún, Mexico.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1The Daily Mail adds further claims it attributes to TMZ sources, including that a physician had prescribed ketamine despite knowing of past drug problems and that an admissions officer who admitted Presley was fired. These claims are unverified, and the Daily Mail said it had not heard back from representatives of Clooney or the Gerber family. Daily MailR “a physician had been prescribing him ketamine despite knowing his past problems with the drug.”“the admissions officer who allowed him into the facility has since been fired.”“Daily Mail has reached out to reps of Clooney and the Gerber family for comment, but has yet to hear back.” Read at Daily Mail ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets lead with Clooney's Entertainment Tonight remarks as a celebrity-grief story and surround them with background on Presley Gerber's death. The Daily Mail adds much more detail on the circumstances; Fox News is shorter and more focused on the friendship.
- Emphasis
- Daily Mail: the 911 call, TMZ's claims about the final hours, the ketamine allegation, cremation and the facility's staffing. Fox News: Clooney's closeness to the family, the 'Uncle George' nickname, and Presley's Instagram post about ibogaine treatment.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Fox News omits the Daily Mail's details on the circumstances of the death and the allegations about the facility and a physician. The Daily Mail omits the 'Uncle George' nickname and Clooney's remark about not being able to talk about it. No left or centre outlets covered the story here.
- Charged language
- “breaks silence”“tragic death”“devastating”
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“George Clooney broke silence on the 'devastating' passing of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's son Presley” — Daily Mail
“George Clooney says family is still processing Presley Gerber's tragic death” — Fox News
What every side reports
- Clooney, 65, told Entertainment Tonight the death was one of the most devastating things to happen to their family.
- Presley Gerber died on 20 September at Resolutions Living, a rehab facility in Santa Monica, at age 27.
- Clooney is a longtime friend of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and co-founded Casamigos Tequila with Gerber.
- Presley had posted about an ibogaine treatment in Mexico months earlier.
George Clooney person
Clooney describes the death as among the most devastating things to happen to their family and says it is hard even to talk about it. Sources say Clooney and Amal Clooney have supported the Gerber family in person.
“"I don't think we're even in the position of being able to talk about it."” — Fox News
“They're helping with arrangements and whatever else the family needs.” — Daily Mail
Presley Gerber person
Presley Gerber had spoken openly about addiction and mental health and posted about seeking ibogaine treatment, which family members praised as courageous (per the Daily Mail). The cause of death has not been confirmed pending toxicology.
“he was "praying it’s the last time" he would need to return for treatment.” — Fox News
“Presley's parents and his sister Kaia praised him for his 'courage'” — Daily Mail
Cindy Crawford person
Cindy Crawford has not commented in these reports on Clooney's remarks; the Daily Mail only recalls an earlier public message praising Presley as a 'warrior' after the ibogaine post.
“Crawford commented: 'You are a warrior! Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!'” — Daily Mail
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Sympathetic Presents Clooney's remarks as 'breaking silence' and adds extensive, largely TMZ-sourced detail on the death, the facility and alleged ketamine prescribing.
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George Clooney says family is still processing Presley Gerber's tragic death
Sympathetic Short piece centred on Clooney's grief and closeness to the Gerber family, with brief background on the death and Presley's ibogaine treatment.
- 10 Oct 03:00 First Daily MailR George Clooney breaks silence on 'devastating' passing of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's son Presley… nearly three weeks after the 27-year-old died at rehab facility
- 10 Oct 15:01 +12h 1m Fox NewsR George Clooney says family is still processing Presley Gerber's tragic death
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