Presley Gerber, Model and Son of Cindy Crawford, Dies at 27

Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old model and only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Santa Monica, California.

According to records from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, Gerber was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m. at a local rehabilitation and sober-living facility located on Berkeley Street. First responders arrived following a dispatch call reporting cardiac arrest and a suspected overdose. While the Santa Monica Police Department is treating the incident as a suspected overdose investigation with no indications of foul play, the official cause and manner of death remain deferred pending toxicology and further forensic testing. In an official statement released on behalf of Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and Presley’s younger sister, model and actress Kaia Gerber, a family representative stated: "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time."

Born in Beverly Hills in July 1999, Presley grew up in the epicenter of the fashion and entertainment industries. Inheriting his mother’s striking features, he entered the modeling world as a teenager, signing with IMG Models at the age of 15. He made his high-profile runway debut in 2016 at Moschino’s Resort show in Los Angeles and soon became a recurring face for major global luxury brands, including Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Celine, and Tommy Hilfiger. In 2018, he notably shared the spotlight with Crawford in a Super Bowl commercial celebrating her iconic 1992 Pepsi campaign. Beyond runway modeling, Gerber pursued fine-art photography and frequently collaborated on campaigns with his family, including a joint appearance with his mother for Vuori in 2025.

In recent years, Gerber spoke candidly about his mental health journey, using his public platform to discuss anxiety, depression, and substance dependence. Through social media videos, most visibly his "Mental Health Mondays" series, as well as long-form podcast conversations, he routinely demystified the realities of rehabilitation and psychiatric treatment. During an appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he described maintaining mental wellness as a "24/7 job," expressing a desire to help others by openly talking through his own missteps and vulnerabilities. His sister, Kaia Gerber, recently reflected on his vulnerability in a profile for Vogue, describing her brother as an "absolute teacher" who chose transparency over concealment, helping ease stigma around familial discussions of addiction.

Despite his battles out of the spotlight, Gerber remained closely connected with his family. One of his final public appearances took place in May 2026, when he joined his parents to celebrate Kaia’s collaborative launch with the fashion label Re/Done in Los Angeles, appearing in high spirits alongside his sister. Presley is survived by his parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and his sister, Kaia.