Presley Gerber, the only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27. The young model reportedly died Sunday, September 20, while staying at a rehabilitation facility, according to TMZ and People.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed Gerber's death, but an official cause has not yet been determined. An autopsy remains pending, and authorities have not publicly disclosed further details about the circumstances surrounding his death. The Gerber family has requested privacy as they confront the devastating loss.
Born July 2, 1999, Presley Walker Gerber was the first child of Crawford and Rande, who married in 1998. He was also the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber. Raised in Malibu as part of one of America's most recognizable celebrity families, Presley grew up surrounded by fashion, entertainment and his father's successful hospitality businesses.
Presley inherited his mother's distinctive looks and entered the modeling industry while still a teenager. He made his runway debut in 2016 and subsequently appeared in campaigns and fashion shows for prominent names including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, Balmain, Tommy Hilfiger and Omega. He was represented by IMG Models and frequently attracted attention for his striking resemblance to his famous mother.
The brother-and-sister modeling duo also appeared together professionally, with Presley and Kaia becoming the next generation of the Crawford-Gerber fashion dynasty. The entire family participated in a 2025 campaign for California lifestyle brand Vuori, presenting the close-knit image that had long been associated with the Crawford-Gerber household.
Despite his privileged upbringing and early professional success, Presley often appeared determined to establish an identity beyond being "Cindy Crawford's son." His heavily tattooed appearance and more rebellious public image contrasted with the polished reputation of his famous family. One of his most talked-about tattoos was the word "Misunderstood" written across his face, a decision that generated intense public scrutiny.
Presley also experienced legal trouble in 2018 when he was arrested for driving under the influence. He later accepted a plea agreement that included probation, community service and an alcohol education program. The episode became part of a much longer and more serious struggle involving substance abuse and mental health.
In later years, Presley began speaking publicly about depression, severe anxiety, panic attacks and his complicated experiences with psychiatric treatment. Through a series of Instagram videos called "Mental Health Mondays," he discussed his condition with unusual openness and said he wanted others facing similar battles to know they were not alone.
In a particularly candid update shared in December 2025, Presley revealed that he had consulted numerous psychiatrists and was struggling to understand conflicting advice about the medications prescribed to him. He spoke about the fear surrounding dependency and withdrawal while emphasizing that he was attempting to improve his life by giving up alcohol, exercising and surrounding himself with healthier influences. His mother publicly showed her support for his efforts.
Presley's openness offered a considerably less glamorous picture than the one usually associated with the Crawford-Gerber family. Behind the fashion campaigns, wealth and famous name was a young man navigating private pain under relentless public observation. His willingness to discuss those struggles became an important part of his public identity.
Kaia had also spoken about the effect that her brother's addiction battle had on the entire family. She described addiction as an illness that touches everyone close to the person suffering and praised Presley for becoming more honest and vulnerable about what he was experiencing.
News of his death leaves Cindy, Rande and Kaia facing an unimaginable loss. Presley is remembered not only as the son of one of the world's most famous supermodels, but as a brother, model and mental health advocate who tried to turn his own suffering into encouragement for others.
His death is also a sobering reminder that wealth, fame and outward success do not protect a person from addiction or mental illness. As his family mourns away from the cameras, Christians can respond with compassion rather than speculation, praying that God will comfort those devastated by his passing.
Please keep Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, Kaia Gerber and everyone who loved Presley in your prayers during this heartbreaking time.
