CINDY CRAWFORD STRUGGLES TO COPE AFTER LOSING SON PRESLEY GERBER AT 27 — “WE ARE BEYOND HEARTBROKEN”

Supermodel Cindy Crawford and her family are facing an unimaginable loss following the death of Presley Gerber, her only son, at just 27 years old. In an emotional tribute, the family described him as a “sweet, beautiful soul” whose memory will remain with them forever.

The death of Presley Gerber has left his family, friends and supporters mourning a young man whose life included a modeling career, a famous family and deeply personal struggles he had spoken about publicly.

Presley, the son of Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California. His death was confirmed by a representative for the family and recorded by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was 27.

“WE ARE BEYOND HEARTBROKEN”

In a public statement shared after his death, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber expressed their profound grief.

“We are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother,” the family wrote.

They added that they felt blessed to have had Presley in their lives for 27 years, describing him as a sweet and beautiful soul who was loved and would be loved forever.

The family also thanked those who had offered support and asked for privacy as they navigated the painful days ahead.

For parents, losing a child is a devastating experience. Behind the family’s public profile is a private grief that no headline can fully capture.

 HIS SISTER’S HEARTBREAKING TRIBUTE

Presley’s younger sister, Kaia Gerber, also paid tribute to her brother, reflecting on the importance of their relationship.

Kaia, who has built her own career as a model and actor, had previously spoken about the challenges Presley faced and how those experiences affected their family.

Presley’s openness about his personal struggles had made a lasting impression on those closest to him. His willingness to speak honestly about difficult experiences also helped bring attention to conversations about addiction and mental health.

A CAREER IN FASHION AND A LIFE BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT

Presley followed his mother’s path into modeling as a teenager. He made his runway debut for Moschino at 16 and later worked with major fashion brands, including Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana.

In 2018, he appeared alongside Cindy in a Pepsi Super Bowl commercial, recreating her famous advertisement from the 1990s.

But his life was not defined solely by fashion. Presley had also spoken publicly about mental health and substance-use struggles, using social media to encourage more open conversations about issues many people find difficult to discuss.

 QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS DEATH REMAIN

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that Presley died on September 20. Following an initial examination, officials deferred determining the cause and manner of death while additional testing was carried out.

Santa Monica police were investigating the death as a suspected overdose, but that description should not be confused with a final medical determination. The official cause of death had not been established in the medical examiner’s initial statement.

A FAMILY LEFT TO GRIEVE

For Cindy, Rande and Kaia, Presley was far more than a public figure. He was a son and brother whose place in their family cannot be replaced.

His death has also highlighted the importance of discussing addiction and mental health without shame, while remembering that people who struggle with these issues are more than the challenges they face.

As his loved ones continue to mourn, the family’s words offer a simple expression of what remains: love for a son and brother whose life ended far too soon.

May Presley Gerber rest in peace. Our thoughts remain with Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, Kaia and everyone who loved him.