Presley Gerber, Son of Cindy Crawford, Dies at 27
- Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at the age of 27, according to a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
- Presley Gerber carved out a path in the fashion industry during his teenage years.
- Gerber was open with the public regarding his personal challenges with substance abuse and mental health.
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at the age of 27, according to a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The medical examiner stated that Gerber died at a rehab facility. Further details regarding his official cause of death were not immediately disclosed.
Career and Early Background in Modeling
Presley Gerber carved out a path in the fashion industry during his teenage years. He signed with IMG Models at 15 years old. During his career, he walked runways during fashion weeks for high-profile houses including Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana. He also featured in major commercial campaigns for brands such as Calvin Klein and Celine. Gerber grew up as an active child participating in swimming, surfing, and water polo. However, he later noted that his transition into professional work pushed athletics aside, which eventually affected his day-to-day well-being.
Public Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health
Gerber was open with the public regarding his personal challenges with substance abuse and mental health. His experiences included treatment following a DUI charge in 2019. In 2024, he launched a series of social media videos titled “Mental Health Mondays” to discuss his ongoing journey. In a social media video, Gerber addressed his use of prescription medications, including Buprenorphine and benzodiazepines such as Xanax and Valium, to manage panic attacks and night terrors. He stated in the recording, “Unfortunately, I’ve had a lot of loss in many different forms recently, so that is not an excuse, but it’s the reason why I am where I’m at now.” Last November, he also informed followers that he was stepping back from social media temporarily to focus on his own well-being.
Family Response and Industry Context
Following the news of his death, a representative for Cindy Crawford told Daily Mail, ‘The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.’ Gerber’s sister, model and actress Kaia Gerber, recently discussed the family dynamic surrounding her brother’s public battle with addiction in an interview with Vogue. “When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,” she told the publication. She praised her brother for choosing transparency, adding, “and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone.’ There’s only so much you can hide from the world.”
