Presley Gerber Dies at 27 as Investigation Into Cindy Crawford’s Son Expands
Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s son, has died at age 27 at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding his death.
Gerber’s family confirmed his death and requested privacy, while the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not yet determined an official cause or manner of death.
Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s son: What happened?
Gerber died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, according to medical examiner records.
Police responded after receiving reports of cardiac arrest and a possible overdose. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the facility.
Santa Monica police have said there is currently no indication of foul play, while investigators are examining a possible overdose.
An autopsy has been completed, but the cause and manner of death have been deferred pending toxicology testing and additional studies.
Investigation expands into possible source of drugs
In a new development on September 23, the Los Angeles Times reported that investigators were attempting to trace the possible source of drugs suspected of being involved in Gerber’s death.
The investigation remains at an early stage, and the medical examiner has not formally established an overdose as the cause of death.
Authorities are also examining the circumstances surrounding Gerber’s stay at the rehabilitation facility and the events leading up to his death.
Who was Presley Gerber?
Presley Walker Gerber was the eldest child of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber and the older brother of model and actor Kaia Gerber.
He entered the fashion industry as a teenager and made his runway debut for Moschino at age 16.
Gerber later worked with major brands including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren.
He also appeared with his mother in a Pepsi Super Bowl advertisement in 2018 and joined his sister Kaia in a Calvin Klein Jeans campaign.
Gerber had spoken publicly about mental health and recovery
In recent years, Gerber had spoken openly about mental health and substance-use struggles and used social media to discuss his experiences with recovery.
He launched a social media series called “Mental Health Mondays” aimed at encouraging more open conversations about emotional well-being.
His sister Kaia Gerber also discussed the impact of her brother’s long-term struggles on their family in an interview published in August 2026.
Family asks for privacy
A representative for Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber confirmed their son’s death and said the family was asking for privacy during what it described as a difficult and painful time.
The family has not issued a detailed public statement about the circumstances surrounding Gerber’s death.
Official cause of death remains pending
Although law enforcement is investigating a possible overdose, an official cause of death has not been established.
Toxicology testing can take weeks or months, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s final findings will determine the formal cause and manner of death.
Until those results are available, reports describing an overdose remain part of an ongoing investigation rather than a final medical determination.
A modeling career that began in his teens
Gerber spent much of his early adult life working in fashion, appearing in international campaigns and runway shows.
In later years, however, he increasingly used his public profile to discuss mental health, addiction and recovery.
His death prompted tributes from figures in fashion and entertainment while attention remained focused on the family’s request for privacy and the continuing investigation.
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Sources
- Reuters — Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber dies aged 27
- Associated Press — Presley Gerber, model and son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27
- Los Angeles Times — Presley Gerber’s death sparks expanded investigation
- Los Angeles Times — Police investigate Presley Gerber’s death
