Presley Gerber, Model and Son of Cindy Crawford, Passes Away at 27

Presley Gerber, the model and son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has passed away at the age of 27. According to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Gerber died on Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. An autopsy is currently pending, and a definitive cause of death has not yet been determined.

A representative speaking on behalf of Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and their daughter Kaia Gerber confirmed the tragic news in a statement provided to TMZ. The representative stated, “The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.”

Born in 1999, Presley Gerber was the eldest child and only son of the couple. His younger sister Kaia, aged 25, followed in their mother's footsteps by pursuing a career in modelling and acting. Presley Gerber also entered the fashion industry at a young age, making his runway debut for Moschino in 2016. Throughout his career, he worked with major fashion houses and brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger, frequently appearing in campaigns alongside his sister Kaia. In 2018, he notably recreated his mother's iconic 1992 Pepsi commercial for a special Super Bowl advertisement.

In recent years, Presley Gerber was transparent with the public regarding his battles with mental health and substance use. He utilized social media platforms to address his experiences with depression and panic attacks, and even launched an initiative called Mental Health Mondays to openly discuss his struggles with the intention of supporting others. His sister Kaia also touched upon these challenges in an August interview with Vogue, noting that his addiction was a difficult ordeal that profoundly impacted the entire family.