Culture 3 min read By Lauren Baxter
Presley Gerber, Model and Son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the model son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a Santa Monica rehab facility. Authorities are investigating the death as a possible overdose, and the cause has been deferred pending additional tests.
Presley Gerber, the model and only son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California. He was 27.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the death, and a representative for the family told Deadline that the family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time. A cause of death was not immediately known.
On Monday, the Santa Monica Police Department said the death is being investigated as a possible overdose. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said an autopsy had been performed and the cause of death was deferred pending additional tests, a standard procedure when toxicology or further examination is required.
Born Presley Walker Gerber, he was the elder child of Crawford, the supermodel and entrepreneur, and Rande Gerber, the nightlife entrepreneur and co-founder of Casamigos tequila. His younger sister, Kaia Gerber, is also a model and actress. The family's statement, released through a representative, asked for privacy and did not provide further details.
Presley Gerber grew up in the public eye as the child of two prominent figures in fashion and entertainment. He began modeling as a teenager, walking runways and appearing in campaigns for major fashion houses. His work in the industry made him a familiar presence in celebrity and fashion coverage, and he was frequently photographed alongside his mother and sister at events.
In recent years, Gerber's personal life drew attention, including a 2018 arrest for driving under the influence. He had spoken publicly about his struggles, and his death at a rehab facility places his passing within a broader conversation about young people in the public eye, addiction, and the pressures of growing up in celebrity culture.
The investigation into his death is ongoing. The Santa Monica Police Department's statement on Monday classified the case as a possible overdose, while the medical examiner's deferral means no final determination has been made. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances at the facility.
Crawford and Rande Gerber have not issued a separate public statement beyond the request for privacy. The family's representative declined to comment further.
Gerber's death has prompted an outpouring of attention from the fashion and entertainment worlds, where his family is widely known. Tributes and condolences began circulating on social media as news of his death spread, though the family has asked for space to grieve.
He was 27. The medical examiner's office is expected to release further information once additional tests are complete, a process that can take several weeks. No funeral or memorial arrangements have been announced.
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