Presley Gerber, Son of Cindy Crawford, Dies at 27 in Suspected Overdose
- Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died at a rehab facility, according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical...
- The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner completed an examination on Monday, but noted that the official cause and manner of death have been deferred.
- Throughout his life, Presley Gerber used his platform to discuss his experiences with depression and addiction.
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died at a rehab facility, according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Santa Monica police stated they responded to a report of a possible overdose at approximately 9:35 a.m. on Sunday, where officers discovered a deceased male. Detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose, and authorities confirmed there is no indication of foul play at this time.
Medical Examiner Investigation and Family Statement
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner completed an examination on Monday, but noted that the official cause and manner of death have been deferred. The medical examiner stated that additional testing and studies were requested to reach a final determination. Because of the ongoing death investigation, the office could not disclose what specific tests were ordered. A brief statement issued on behalf of the Gerber family requested privacy during a difficult and painful period. Presley Gerber was the eldest child of Crawford and Rande Gerber, who married in 1998. His younger sister, Kaia Gerber, is also a professional model. Both siblings have worked in campaigns for major fashion houses including Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein. At age 18, Presley Gerber appeared alongside his mother in a 2018 advertising campaign that recreated Crawford’s iconic 1992 Super Bowl commercial for Pepsi. Reflecting on their upbringing in a family interview with the TODAY show last year, Kaia Gerber noted that their mother provided professional space rather than living vicariously through them.
Openness About Mental Health and Tributes
Throughout his life, Presley Gerber used his platform to discuss his experiences with depression and addiction. He initiated a social media program titled “Mental Health Mondays” on his Instagram account to spark conversations regarding topics he felt people typically hide. In November, he shared online that he needed to step back temporarily to manage his mental health. In an interview with Vogue magazine last month, Kaia Gerber spoke about her brother’s candor, describing him as a teacher who chose to be human for everyone rather than hiding his struggles. In July, Crawford marked her son’s 27th birthday by posting childhood and teenage photographs online, writing that she was proud of the man he had become. Following the news of his death, public figures shared tributes remembering him. Paris Hilton posted on an Instagram Story that she was completely heartbroken and described him as sweet, sensitive, kind, and genuine. Brooklyn Peltz Beckham also expressed grief online, writing that Gerber was the kindest person. Jason Kennedy posted that the news made him feel sick to his stomach, remembering Gerber as someone who possessed a huge heart and remained open about his personal challenges.
