LOS ANGELES â Presley Gerber, the model and only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27, with authorities yet to determine an official cause of death.
Presley Gerber, model son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dead at 27: report https://t.co/927ncZlo4C pic.twitter.com/PcdfX2pgf7
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Gerber died on Sunday, September 20, at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles County, according to information released through the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner and subsequently confirmed by major entertainment outlets including People and TMZ.
Who Was Presley Gerber?
Presley Walker Gerber was the elder child of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber. Born into one of America’s most recognizable fashion families, he entered modeling as a teenager and went on to work with major names including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana and Moschino.
Although his mother became one of the defining supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s and Kaia later established a major modeling and acting career, Presley increasingly developed a public identity of his own. In recent years, he became particularly open about anxiety, addiction, panic attacks and recovery, often using social media to discuss experiences he hoped could help other people feel less isolated.
Latest update: An autopsy remains pending and officials have not announced what caused Gerber’s death. His previously disclosed struggles with addiction, mental health and prescription medication provide context to his life but should not be treated as an explanation for his death unless medical authorities establish a connection.
A representative for Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Presley’s younger sister, Kaia Gerber, confirmed the death and said the family was asking for privacy during what it described as an extremely difficult and painful time.
Presley Gerber Had Spoken Openly About Addiction and Mental Health
Gerber had increasingly spoken publicly about experiences that contrasted sharply with the polished image surrounding one of America’s best-known fashion families.
In December 2025, Presley discussed severe panic attacks, emotional difficulties and medications he said he had taken while trying to manage his mental health. He spoke about seeing multiple psychiatrists and named medications including Valium, Xanax and buprenorphine while describing the complicated process of trying to stabilize his condition.
He also referred to significant personal losses and difficult periods in his life. Rather than avoiding those subjects, Presley increasingly used social media to discuss recovery, addiction and mental health openly.
People reported that Gerber had previously discussed depression, panic attacks and substance abuse, saying he hoped that sharing his experiences could make other people going through similar problems feel less alone.
He also began posting conversations around mental health under the informal theme of âMental Health Mondays,â giving followers a more personal look at difficulties he had largely kept away from the public earlier in his life.
Those past statements have received renewed attention since news of his death emerged. However, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not connected any of those previously disclosed issues to his death.
Kaia Gerber Had Recently Discussed Her Brother’s Struggle
Presley’s younger sister, Kaia Gerber, had also recently spoken publicly about the impact her brother’s struggles had on their family.
In an interview published earlier this year, Kaia discussed living in a household where one child required considerable attention because of addiction and other difficulties.
She explained that she often tried to become the child who needed less attention because she recognized how much her parents were already dealing with.
At the same time, Kaia expressed admiration for her brother’s decision to speak publicly about his experiences rather than presenting an unrealistic picture of his life.
She said she was proud of his willingness to be vulnerable and openly human in front of other people, particularly because their family had historically been private about deeply personal matters.
The comments have taken on added significance following Presley’s death because they offer a rare glimpse into the challenges the Gerber-Crawford family had been navigating behind the scenes.
Gerber had faced other publicly documented difficulties in previous years. In 2019, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and later received probation, community service and a DUI education program.
In more recent years, however, much of his public discussion centered on recovery and trying to use his experiences to help others rather than hiding what he had been through.
His death comes amid a difficult period for several prominent entertainment families. New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert’s death and the family he left behind also recently prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians.
The entertainment industry has also seen renewed discussion about the pressures surrounding public figures and their families, including recent attention on Alan Ritchson’s family life and separation.
For the Gerber family, however, the immediate focus remains on Presley’s death and the medical examiner’s investigation.
As of the latest available information, an official cause of death has not been released. The autopsy process remains pending, and no determination has been announced about whether any previous medical, mental-health or substance-use issues played a role.
This is a developing story and will be updated when the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner releases additional findings.
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