Laura Dern Offers Continued Support to Kaia Gerber Following Brother's Death
The Oscar-winning actress has visited Gerber's home twice in the week since her brother Presley's passing.
Laura Dern has been a consistent source of support for Kaia Gerber in the week following the death of Gerber's older brother, Presley. The "Palm Royale" co-stars were seen together as Dern visited Gerber's Hollywood Hills residence for the second time in recent days.
Presley Gerber, 27, died on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, from a suspected overdose. Dern, 59, was first seen bringing flowers and groceries to Gerber's home on Thursday and returned on Sunday to offer comfort.
Dern, who has been a close friend of Gerber's mother, Cindy Crawford, for decades, stars alongside Kaia Gerber in the Apple TV+ series "Palm Royale." This personal support extends beyond their professional relationship.
Other prominent figures have also shown support for the Gerber family. George and Amal Clooney were seen arriving at Gerber's residence earlier this week. George Clooney has been a long-time friend of Gerber's father, Rande Gerber, since the mid-1990s, and was considered an "Uncle George" figure to Kaia and Presley.
Details have emerged regarding the circumstances of Presley Gerber's death. Sources close to the investigation indicated that he was found in a bedroom at the rehabilitation facility on Sunday, September 20, having checked in the night before. The Santa Monica Police Department confirmed that officers responded to a report of a possible overdose and found an adult male deceased. The investigation is ongoing, with no current indication of foul play. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not yet released an official cause of death, though an autopsy has been completed.
Audio from the 911 dispatch call from the rehab facility included mentions of "cardiac arrest" and "overdose." Sources also told TMZ that a physician had allegedly prescribed ketamine to Presley Gerber, despite knowing about his past struggles with the drug. Ketamine is sometimes used in addiction treatment, though it is not FDA-approved for that purpose. Friends of Presley are reportedly expressing anger over this prescription.
Presley Gerber's death comes weeks after Kaia Gerber spoke about the impact of her brother's struggles on their family in an interview with Vogue. She described his openness about his difficulties as "refreshing" and a contrast to the more private nature of their parents' lives.