Gerber’s ex and Clooney mourn as probe deepens into unregulated Santa Monica facility

Key points

• Charlotte D’Alessio shared photos and videos of Gerber on Instagram, calling him 'connected for life' and expressing anger over his death.
• George Clooney and Amal Clooney visited Kaia Gerber’s home in Los Angeles to support Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford.
• The Los Angeles Times reports that Resolutions Living, where Gerber died, is not subject to state oversight as a recovery residence.
• Santa Monica police are investigating how Gerber obtained the drugs that caused his overdose, with no indication of foul play.
• The California Department of Health Services is investigating whether the facility provided services requiring a state license.

Background

Presley Gerber, 27, died on Sept. 20 at a rehab facility in Santa Monica. He was the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, and the brother of model Kaia Gerber. Gerber had a public history of addiction and mental health struggles, including a 2019 DUI. His family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.

How outlets are covering it

Page Six and USA Today focus on the emotional aftermath, highlighting D’Alessio’s tributes and the cremation of Gerber at Rose Family Funeral Home. The Los Angeles Times provides a critical analysis of the regulatory environment, noting that sober living homes in California lack statewide standards and oversight. Fox News emphasizes the personal support network, detailing George Clooney’s close relationship with the Gerber family and his visit to Los Angeles. While Page Six and USA Today center on mourning, the Los Angeles Times and Fox News highlight the institutional and personal responses to the tragedy, respectively.

Why it matters

The death of Presley Gerber has intensified scrutiny of California’s unregulated sober living industry. The lack of oversight for facilities like Resolutions Living raises questions about patient safety and accountability. Additionally, the public mourning by high-profile figures like George Clooney and Charlotte D’Alessio underscores the personal impact of addiction and the importance of support networks in celebrity families.

What to watch

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is awaiting toxicology results to determine the cause of death. The California Department of Health Services is investigating whether Resolutions Living provided services requiring a state license. Santa Monica police are continuing to investigate how Gerber obtained the drugs that led to his overdose. The family has requested privacy, and no further public statements are expected at this time.