Presley Gerber, Son of Supermodel Cindy Crawford, Dies at 27

LOS ANGELES — Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27.

Gerber died on September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. His family confirmed the death and asked for privacy during what they described as an extremely difficult time.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has completed an autopsy, but the official cause and manner of death remain deferred while additional testing is conducted. Officials said those tests could take several months.

A Life in the Public Eye

Presley was the eldest child of Crawford and Rande Gerber and the older brother of model and actor Kaia Gerber.

He followed his mother’s footsteps into modeling, signing with IMG as a teenager and later working with major fashion brands including Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. He also appeared alongside Crawford in a 2018 Pepsi Super Bowl campaign.

But in recent years, Presley became increasingly open about struggles that went far beyond the fashion world.

He spoke publicly about mental health, depression and substance use, eventually using his own experiences to encourage other people to seek help and talk more openly about issues that are often kept private.

His Family Had Been Trying to Help

People close to the family told PEOPLE that Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber had spent years trying to support their son through treatment, including therapy and rehabilitation.

According to those sources, Presley had periods when he was doing well, but his struggles had become particularly serious during the final year of his life.

His sister Kaia had also spoken publicly about the impact of her brother’s struggles on their family.

In an interview published shortly before Presley’s death, she described his willingness to speak openly about his difficulties as something that helped break the family’s long-standing tendency to keep personal problems private.

Investigation Into His Death

Santa Monica police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Presley’s death.

Authorities have said there was no indication of foul play at the time, while the death has also been investigated as a suspected overdose. Emergency dispatch records reported both a possible overdose and cardiac arrest.

However, those details do not constitute a final determination of the cause of death.

The Medical Examiner has specifically said that additional testing is required before a final cause and manner can be established.

That means important questions surrounding Presley’s final hours remain unanswered.

A Family Asking for Privacy

For Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber, the loss is deeply personal.

The family has asked the public to respect their privacy as they grieve.

Presley had spent much of his final years trying to turn his own struggles into something that could help others. His public discussions about mental health and addiction gave people a glimpse into challenges that his family had experienced privately for years.

Now, at just 27, his life has ended while authorities continue working to determine exactly what happened.

For his family and those who followed his journey, the focus is no longer on the model he was becoming — but on remembering the person behind the famous name.

Presley Gerber was 27 years old.