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George Clooney on Presley Gerber's death: 'The worst thing'
Clooney spoke publicly for the first time about the loss of Presley Gerber, calling it one of the most devastating things to happen to their family.
George Clooney has spoken publicly for the first time since Presley Gerber's death last month, calling it "the worst thing that could ever happen with family."
Clooney, who is married to Gerber's sister Amal, told Entertainment Tonight at the Albies on Friday evening: "Quite honestly, it's one of the most devastating things that's happened to our family."
He added: "And their family is just … as you can imagine."
The Albies is an annual event hosted by the Clooney Foundation for Justice, named for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and civil rights leader Harry Belafonte.
Clooney did not share further details about Gerber or the circumstances of his death.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died last month at age 25. His family confirmed the news in a statement at the time, per Page Six.
Page Six reported Clooney's comments on Saturday.
This is the first time Clooney has addressed the tragedy since it happened.
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