Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died in a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California. According to authorities, police were called to the facility and found Gerber dead at the scene following a suspected overdose. There were no signs of foul play, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has completed an autopsy, but the exact cause of death has not yet been determined.
Tributes are being paid to Gerber, who followed in his famous mother's footsteps and began working in the modelling industry as a teenager. His younger sister, Kaia Gerber, also built a successful modelling and acting career. Brooklyn Beckham, son of footballer David Beckham, has shared an emotional message following news of Gerber's death, describing him as 'the kindest' and saying he would be deeply missed.
Gerber had been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction, using social media and interviews to encourage more open conversations about both. He often posted to his Instagram account using the hashtag #MentalHealthMondays and shared parts of his own addiction and mental health treatment journey in the months before he died. In a recent issue of Vogue magazine, his sister Kaia spoke about Presley's "decade-long struggle with drug addiction".
The investigation into Gerber's death continues, and a representative for his family has asked for privacy. Gerber's wife, Nicola Peltz, expressed her devastation, calling him someone with a kind heart who always showed up for his friends. September marks Recovery Month in South Africa, and help is available for those struggling with substance misuse.
Gerber's family is well-known in the entertainment industry, with his mother Cindy Crawford being a supermodel and his father Rande Gerber a businessman. His sister Kaia has also spoken about the impact of Presley's struggles on their family, saying that it "kind of levels everyone". The family has not released a formal statement on Gerber's death.
The news of Gerber's death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with many celebrities paying their tributes. Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are among those who have shared emotional messages, highlighting Gerber's kind heart and his struggles with mental health and addiction.
As the investigation into Gerber's death continues, his loved ones are remembering him for his kind heart and his efforts to raise awareness about mental health and addiction.
Key points
- Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at 27 in a California rehabilitation facility.
- Gerber had been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction.
- Tributes are being paid to Gerber from celebrities, including Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz.
