Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s son, has died at the age of 27. The model died on September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in California. His family has confirmed his death and requested privacy, as noted by Baltimore Chronicle.
What happened to Presley Gerber?
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed Gerber’s death. According to TMZ, paramedics pronounced him dead at 9:45 a.m. on September 20.
An autopsy was completed on September 21, PEOPLE reported. However, the official cause of death remains pending.
Santa Monica Police are investigating the death. Authorities have described the case as a suspected overdose, but that has not been established as the final medical cause.
Cindy Crawford’s family asks for privacy
Representatives for Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber confirmed Presley’s death.
“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time,” their representative told TMZ.
Presley was Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s only son. He was also the older brother of actress and model Kaia Gerber.
Presley Gerber had spoken publicly about addiction
Gerber had previously discussed depression, panic attacks and substance use. His sister Kaia also spoke publicly about what she described as her brother’s long struggle with drug addiction.
In recent years, Presley increasingly discussed mental health and recovery. He used social media to speak about his experiences and encourage others to seek help.
His public history included several significant moments:
- Gerber was arrested for DUI in 2019.
- He later received 3 years of probation and completed a DUI program.
- He spoke publicly about depression and panic attacks.
- He discussed addiction treatment and recovery on social media.
Those issues form part of his public history. They do not, however, establish the medical cause of his death.
Who was Presley Gerber?
Presley Walker Gerber was born on July 2, 1999. He followed his mother into fashion and began modeling as a teenager.
He worked with major brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. He also appeared in a recreation of Cindy Crawford’s famous 1992 Pepsi commercial.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Presley Walker Gerber |
| Born | July 2, 1999 |
| Died | September 20, 2026 |
| Age | 27 |
| Parents | Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber |
| Sister | Kaia Gerber |
| Profession | Model |
Gerber also participated in charitable activities with his mother. In later years, mental health advocacy became a visible part of his public life.
The investigation into Presley Gerber’s death remains open. Medical authorities have not yet announced a final cause of death.
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