Presley Gerber, the son of American supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27. According to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Gerber passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility. His death was confirmed by Allie Jenkins, a representative for Crawford and Rande Gerber, who stated that the family is asking for privacy during this difficult time.
Presley Walker Gerber was born on July 2, 1999, in Beverly Hills, California. He was the only son of Crawford, one of the most recognizable models of the 1990s, and Rande Gerber, a businessman and hospitality entrepreneur. Gerber's sister, Kaia Gerber, is also a model and actress. The family raised their two children in California, with Crawford and Rande Gerber marrying in 1998.
Gerber followed in his mother's footsteps and began modeling professionally as a teenager. He was signed by IMG Models at 15 and made his runway debut for Moschino at the label's Los Angeles show in June 2016, when he was 16. Gerber worked with several fashion brands, including Calvin Klein, Celine, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Bottega Veneta, and Tommy Hilfiger.
In later years, Gerber became increasingly public about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse. He discussed his experiences on the Studio 22 podcast in 2023, stating that mental health is a significant part of his life and that he wants to use his experiences to help others. Gerber also shared content under the title "Mental Health Mondays" on social media, discussing mental health and recovery.
Gerber's openness about his mental health struggles and substance abuse was not limited to his podcast appearances. He also spoke about the mistakes he had made and what he hoped others could learn from them. Gerber's sister, Kaia, recently spoke about his struggles, describing his battle with drug addiction as a "decade-long struggle" that had affected how she saw her own place within the family.
Gerber faced several controversies during his lifetime, including a DUI case in January 2019. He was sentenced to three years of probation, ordered to complete a DUI program, and required to perform two days of community service. Gerber also attracted attention in February 2020 after getting the word "misunderstood" tattooed on his right cheek, which he later appeared to have removed.
The cause of Gerber's death remains pending an autopsy, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's records identifying a rehabilitation facility as the location of his death. Gerber is survived by his parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and his sister, Kaia Gerber. The family, through its representative, has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
Key points
- Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
- Gerber was open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse
- The cause of Gerber's death remains pending an autopsy
