Presley Gerber, Son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Dies at 27

Presley Gerber, the model and only 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 Santa Monica, California, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records. His family has asked for privacy during what they described as an extremely difficult time.

A Young Model Following His Family’s Footsteps

Born in Beverly Hills in 1999, Presley entered the fashion industry as a teenager. He signed with IMG Models at 15 and began building a career that included work with major fashion houses and brands.

He made his runway debut in 2016 and went on to appear in shows and campaigns for names including Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Celine and Ralph Lauren.

His younger sister, Kaia Gerber, also became a successful model and actress, giving the siblings a unique connection through the fashion world.

He Spoke Openly About His Struggles

In recent years, Presley became increasingly candid about his mental health and struggles with substance use.

During a 2023 podcast appearance, he discussed experiencing depression and other mental-health challenges and said he hoped that speaking publicly about his experiences could help people who were going through similar situations.

He also created social-media content focused on mental health and recovery, encouraging people to take care of themselves and seek connection rather than facing difficult moments alone.

Kaia recently spoke about her brother’s long-running struggles in an interview with Vogue, describing his willingness to be open about his experiences as something that had deeply affected their family.

His Final Months

Presley continued trying to address his personal struggles before his death. In one of his final social-media posts, he shared part of his recovery journey and expressed hope that he would not have to keep returning to treatment.

His last public appearance came in June, when he appeared alongside his parents at an event in Malibu. During the event, he spoke about the pressure of growing up in the public eye and the importance of being honest about personal struggles.

A Family Asking for Privacy

Santa Monica police are investigating Gerber’s death. Authorities have said there is no indication of foul play, while the medical examiner’s office has said the official cause and manner of death remain under investigation.

An autopsy has been completed, but additional testing is needed before a final determination can be made.

Presley is survived by his parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and his sister, Kaia.

Beyond his modeling career and famous family, Presley had increasingly used his public platform to speak about mental health, addiction and recovery. His openness about those struggles became an important part of the story he shared with the world, even as he continued searching for his own path.