Supermodel Cindy Crawford, her husband Rande Gerber, and their daughter Kaia Gerber have publicly mourned the death of their son and brother, Presley Gerber, who died at age 27 on September 20 at a Santa Monica rehab facility.
Police and medical examiners have classified his death as a suspected drug overdose, though the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has deferred a final determination pending further investigation. The Santa Monica Police Department has stated there is no indication of foul play.
Crawford shared a black-and-white photo of Presley on Instagram, writing: “Presley Walker Gerber. July 2, 1999—September 20, 2026. We are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother. We feel so blessed to have had Presley in our lives for 27 years.” She described him as “a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever” and praised his “kindness and vulnerability.”
Kaia Gerber also posted a tribute, sharing a four-page letter addressed to her brother. In it, she reflected on their bond, writing: “I am learning how to love you when I cannot see you. How to tell you something without picking up my phone to call you.”
Timeline of Events
Presley Gerber entered Resolutions Living, a luxury rehab facility in Santa Monica, on September 19. The following morning, he was found dead. An autopsy was performed, but the cause and manner of death remain deferred, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, who noted that “additional testing and/or studies were requested.”
The Santa Monica Police Department confirmed that an investigation into the source of the drugs involved in the overdose is ongoing as of October 18.
Family Background
Presley Gerber was the only son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and the older brother of Kaia Gerber. He began modeling at age 16, making his catwalk debut for Moschino. In recent years, he had been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health on social media.
Public and Media Response
The family has received an outpouring of support from fans and the public, with Crawford expressing gratitude for the “love and support from so many who know and love our family and even strangers who feel our pain.”