Presley Gerber has died at 27. The model and son of supermodel Cindy Crawford died Sunday, September 20, at a rehabilitation facility, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records obtained by the media. Presley Gerber’s death was first reported by TMZ, while the medical examiner has not yet listed a cause of death.
A representative for Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber confirmed the news, saying, “The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.” An autopsy has not yet been completed, meaning the circumstances surrounding. His death remain unclear.
Presley Gerber Dies At 27
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford, has died at 27 … TMZ has learned. 💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/9QzI0nfcT4
— TMZ (@TMZ) September 21, 2026
Born in Beverly Hills, California, in 1999, Presley Gerber was the eldest child of Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber. He was the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber.
Presley followed his mother into fashion, signing with IMG Models at 15. He began attracting attention as a teenager and made his runway debut at Moschino’s Resort 2017 show in Los Angeles. He later walked for designers and brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren.
His modeling work also included campaigns for Calvin Klein, Celine, Pepsi and Omega, as well as appearances in fashion publications.
While his family name gave him an immediate connection to the fashion industry, Presley developed a career of his own. In a 2016 interview with W magazine, he recalled being nervous during his first runway appearances, joking that his main concern was simply making it to the end of the runway without falling.
He Spoke Publicly About Mental Health And Substance Abuse
In recent years, Presley Gerber became increasingly open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse.
During an appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, Presley discussed living with depression and other mental health challenges. He said he wanted to use his experiences to help people who might be dealing with similar issues and emphasized that mental health had become a significant part of his life.
“I think that whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place that I was in at one point in my life, that’s all I need to do,” he said.
Presley also began sharing “Mental Health Mondays” videos on Instagram. In one video posted in 2024, he discussed being part of recovery circles and finding common ground with other people going through difficult experiences.
He continued speaking about recovery and healthier habits in subsequent posts. In a July 2025 video, Presley reflected on his childhood as an active athlete, saying he played sports and participated in surfing, water polo and swimming before work and other circumstances caused physical activity to become less central to his life.
Presley Had Previously Discussed Prescription Medication And Recovery
Cindy Crawford’s “nepo baby” son has opened up about his “scary” mental health issues, admitting, “I need some direction.”
Presley Gerber, 26, uploaded a seven-minute post which included a breakdown of his current treatment plan, plus a lengthy list of the medication he takes.… pic.twitter.com/96eR1Rvs8Y
— Radar Online (@radar_online) December 5, 2025
In a since-deleted Instagram video posted in December 2025, Presley spoke about several prescription medications he had been taking, including Buprenorphine, Xanax and Valium, while discussing panic attacks.
“Unfortunately, I’ve had a lot of loss in many different forms recently,” he said at the time, adding that he hoped sharing his experience would help other people feel less alone and potentially connect with people who could offer support.
Crawford responded to the post at the time, writing, “Presley, we love you and you are not alone.”
Presley Gerber’s death comes less than three months after Crawford publicly marked her son’s 27th birthday. In July, the supermodel shared a message expressing her pride in the man he had become while saying she would always see him as her little boy.
Kaia Gerber Recently Discussed His Addiction Struggles
The family’s experience with Presley’s struggles was also discussed publicly by his sister in Vogue’s September 2026 issue.
Kaia spoke about what the magazine described as Presley’s decade-long struggle with drug addiction and explained how the situation affected the family. She said the experience influenced how she viewed her own place within the family and led her to identify herself as “the easy one” who did not want to add further pressure.
Kaia also described her brother’s openness about his struggles as something meaningful.
“My brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone,’” she said, reflecting on how Presley had chosen to be candid about his experiences rather than hide them.
What Is Known About His Death
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died. 🕯️
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Presley died Sunday at a rehab facility. An autopsy has yet to be completed, and his cause of death has not been released.
His… pic.twitter.com/KnV1upwWWn
— HouseOfVanity (@HouseOfVanity88) September 21, 2026
At this time, authorities have confirmed that Presley Gerber died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not publicly listed a cause of death, and an autopsy was still pending when the news was reported.
That leaves key questions surrounding his death unanswered. Neither the family nor authorities have announced additional details about what happened at the facility.
As Cindy Crawford’s son, Presley was familiar with public attention from childhood, but much of his later public presence centered on his own career and his decision to speak openly about mental health and recovery.
He is survived by his parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and his sister, Kaia Gerber. The family has asked for privacy as they mourn his death.
Featured image: @presleygerber/Instagram
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