Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has passed away at 27. Here is what is confirmed, in simple words, and a few honest thoughts.
I was scrolling through the evening headlines when this one made me stop. The Presley Gerber death has shocked a lot of readers, and I felt it too. He was the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, and he was only 27.
I want to share only what is confirmed, without guesswork.
What is confirmed so far
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Presley passed away on Sunday, September 20, at a rehab facility. The cause of death was not listed. TMZ reports that the autopsy is not yet complete. So anything you read about the reason right now is only a rumour, and I would not share it.
The family’s request
A representative for Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and their daughter Kaia confirmed the news. The family representative is Allie Jenkins. The family has asked for privacy in this painful time. Presley was the only son of Cindy and Rande, and Kaia was his sister. I think the best thing we can do as readers is respect that request.
A short look at his career
Presley grew up in the public eye, and he followed his mother into modeling early. He signed with IMG Models at 15 and walked fashion week runways for Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana. He also appeared in a Calvin Klein campaign. His first runway show was for Moschino when he was just 16.
He spoke openly about mental health
This is the part that stayed with me most. Presley did not hide his hard days. He was open about his struggles with mental health and substance use. In 2024 he even made a video series called “Mental Health Mondays.”
I have seen how difficult it is for people, famous or not, to speak about their struggles in front of others. Talking openly takes courage, and I respect him for choosing that path.
If this news weighs on you
Sometimes news like this touches our own worries. If you are having a hard time, please talk to someone you trust or a mental health professional. You do not have to carry it alone.
I will update this post when more confirmed details come out.