PRESLEY GERBER’S FAMILY PLANS PRIVATE MEMORIAL AFTER CINDY CRAWFORD’S SON DIES AT 27

The family of Presley Gerber is preparing to say goodbye to the 27-year-old model and son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber following his sudden death in Los Angeles.

Presley died on September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

His family is now considering a private memorial, with sources telling PEOPLE that they want the gathering to remain intimate and away from media attention. One possible location being considered is Malibu, a place closely associated with Presley and his love of surfing and the beach.

The family has not announced a final date or location for the memorial.

PRESLEY DIED AT 27

Presley Walker Gerber was the eldest child of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber.

He was pronounced dead at approximately 9:45 a.m. on September 20 after emergency responders were called to the Santa Monica facility.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has said the investigation remains ongoing.

An autopsy was performed, but the cause and manner of death were initially deferred because additional testing was required. Officials said those tests could take several months before a final determination is made.

Santa Monica police have said there was no indication of foul play.

Police are nevertheless investigating the death as a suspected overdose and are attempting to determine the source of the drugs involved. The exact substance has not been publicly confirmed.

HE HAD CHECKED INTO THE FACILITY ONLY HOURS EARLIER

According to reporting by the Los Angeles Times, Presley had entered the rehabilitation residence on the evening of September 19, only hours before he was found unresponsive the following morning.

Police received calls reporting a cardiac arrest and a possible overdose before responding to the property.

Paramedics pronounced him dead at 9:45 a.m.

The circumstances have since drawn attention to the regulation of sober-living and rehabilitation facilities in California, particularly because the residence where Presley died operated as a recovery home rather than a licensed medical treatment facility.

Authorities have not accused the facility or any individual of wrongdoing.

The investigation into how Presley obtained the substance remains ongoing.

HIS FAMILY IS “IN TOTAL SHOCK”

Presley’s death has devastated his family.

A representative for Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber previously confirmed his death and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy.

A source close to Kaia Gerber told PEOPLE that the family was in “total shock” following Presley’s death.

Another source described the family as extremely close and said Cindy and Rande had remained deeply involved in their son’s life.

Now, as they begin planning a memorial, sources say the family wants the ceremony to be very private.

“There’s so many people in Presley’s life who loved him,” one source told PEOPLE, explaining that many people have reached out wanting to attend.

A LIFE IN FASHION

Presley followed his parents into the entertainment and fashion world.

He was signed by IMG Models at the age of 15 and began building a modelling career while still a teenager.

He later appeared on fashion runways for brands including Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana and worked with major names including Calvin Klein and Celine.

In 2018, Presley and his sister Kaia appeared alongside their mother in a Pepsi Super Bowl commercial.

He also appeared in campaigns and fashion events around the world.

While Kaia went on to establish herself as an internationally recognised model, Presley largely kept a lower profile in later years.

PRESLEY HAD SPOKEN OPENLY ABOUT HIS STRUGGLES

In recent years, Presley had publicly discussed mental health and substance-use issues.

During a 2023 appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he spoke about his own experiences and said he hoped talking openly could help other people who were struggling.

He later created social-media content focused on mental health and encouraged people to have more honest conversations about subjects that are often kept private.

His sister Kaia also spoke about the impact of her brother’s long-term struggles in a 2026 interview with Vogue.

She described how having a family member experiencing serious difficulties could affect everyone around them.

Those comments have taken on added significance following Presley’s death.

CINDY CRAWFORD’S LAST PUBLIC TRIBUTE

Months before his death, Cindy Crawford publicly celebrated her son.

In July, she shared a photograph of Presley as a young boy and reflected on how proud she was of the man he had become.

The post offered a glimpse into the close relationship between mother and son.

Presley’s family has now asked for privacy as they process his death and make arrangements to remember him.

THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

Although an autopsy has been completed, the medical examiner has not yet determined an official cause and manner of death.

Additional testing is required, and authorities have indicated that a final determination could take months.

Police have said there are no signs of foul play, while continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the suspected overdose.

For now, the family is focused on grieving and remembering Presley away from the public spotlight.

Sources close to the family say they hope his memorial will be intimate, with Malibu being considered because of his connection to surfing and the ocean.

Presley Gerber was 27 years old.

He leaves behind his parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, his sister Kaia, and a wider circle of family and friends who are now preparing to remember his life.