Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old model and son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at a substance treatment facility. Representatives confirmed the loss, while authorities noted an autopsy is still pending to determine the exact cause.
The young man, known both for his prominent family lineage and his own work in the fashion industry, died in circumstances that remain under investigation. Representatives for the family confirmed the passing without detailing an immediate cause.
Family Request for Privacy and Ongoing Autopsy Examination
Official confirmation of the death came through written statements issued to the media. Allie Jenkins, a representative for Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, addressed the public regarding the family’s wishes (as detailed by RTVSLO). Additional reports from American media cited by Siol confirmed that an autopsy has not yet been performed to establish the medical reason for his death.
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office confirmed that the 27-year-old was residing at an addiction treatment facility at the time of his passing, according to 24Ur. The outlet noted that the official post-mortem examination remains pending to provide answers regarding the underlying factors.
Fashion Career and Openness About Personal Health Struggles
Following in the footsteps of his mother—widely recognized as one of the world’s top-earning supermodels—Gerber built his own career on the runway. He debuted in the fashion industry at age 16 with Italian fashion house Moschino (noted by Delo) and subsequently walked for major international luxury brands. His portfolio included campaigns and runway appearances for Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Pepsi, and Omega (as listed by Siol and Delo).
In recent years, however, Gerber transitioned from private life to speaking openly about his battles with mental health, depression, and substance addiction. In 2024, public disclosures revealed severe challenges with opiate dependency, including a prior overdose, alongside efforts to maintain sobriety and document lifestyle changes to assist others facing similar hardships (reported by 24Ur).
Sibling and Family Perspectives on Public Advocacy
The impact of addiction on the broader family unit received rare public mention shortly before his passing. His younger sister, model and actress Kaia Gerber, spoke about the reality of navigating these struggles in the public eye during an interview with Vogue (noted by 24Ur and RTVSLO).
Kaia Gerber noted via 24Ur that when something like that happens in a family, it affects everyone, adding that their teacher is her brother, who always says he will be humane to everyone and that they cannot hide everything from the world.
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, who married in 1998 and welcomed Presley in 1999 followed by Kaia in 2001 (detailed by RTVSLO), have experienced a profound loss alongside their daughter. Earlier in the year, Crawford shared a public birthday message on Instagram honoring her son (noted by Siol).
Cindy Crawford stated via Siol wishing Presley Gerber a happy birthday, expressing how very proud she was of the man he had become while affirming that to her he would always be her little boy and telling him she loved him.
По теме
