WHO WAS PRESLEY GERBER — AND WHAT HAPPENED TO CINDY CRAWFORD’S SON?

Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died, leaving his family and those who knew him facing a devastating loss.

Presley died on September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California.

His death is now under investigation, but authorities have not yet released a final determination of what caused it.

Santa Monica police are investigating the death as a suspected overdose. An autopsy has been completed, but the official cause of death remains pending additional testing.

That distinction is important.

A suspected overdose is part of the ongoing investigation — it is not yet the official cause of death.

As authorities continue waiting for additional results, the circumstances surrounding Presley’s final hours remain under review.

Presley was born into one of America’s most recognizable celebrity families, but he also developed an identity and career of his own.

He followed his mother into modeling and worked professionally in the fashion industry. He was also the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber.

In recent years, Presley had spoken publicly about struggles involving mental health and substance use. He also used his platform to discuss those experiences and encourage greater openness around issues that are often kept private.

That history has added another layer to the family’s grief.

For Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Presley was not simply the son of two famous parents.

He was their child.

For Kaia, he was her older brother.

And now, at just 27 years old, his life has ended while many questions remain unanswered.

The family has asked for privacy as they mourn.

There has been no final public determination that establishes exactly what caused Presley’s death, and authorities have not indicated that the investigation has reached a definitive conclusion.

For now, the family is left to grieve while officials continue their work.

The final answer may come only after the remaining medical testing is completed.

Until then, one thing is certain:

Presley Gerber’s life was far more than the circumstances surrounding his death — and his family is now facing the loss of a son and brother far too soon. 💔