By The Daily Caller (U.S.) | Created at 2026-09-21 15:11:39 | Updated at 2026-09-25 02:05:58
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Presley Gerber, the only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died Sunday in a rehab facility at age 27.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reported that an autopsy has yet to be completed. A cause of death was not disclosed, according to TMZ. A representative issued a statement on behalf of the family confirming his death.
“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time,” the rep told TMZ.
The Fashion Awards 2018 In Partnership With Swarovski - Red Carpet Arrivals
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Rande Gerber, Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber and Presley Gerber arrive at The Fashion Awards 2018 In Partnership With Swarovski at Royal Albert Hall on December 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/BFC/Getty Images for BFC)
Presley is survived by Crawford, her husband Rande Gerber, and their daughter Kaia Gerber.
He regularly discussed his struggles with mental health and substance abuse on social media, encouraging others to seek help in their moments of struggle.
In a 2023 episode of the “Studio 22” podcast, Presley said, “Having struggled with mental health, depression and some other things that come along with that, I think that whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place that I was in at one point in my life, that’s all I need to do.”
He went on to say mental health “is such a big part of my life. It’s a 24/7 job, and there’s so much to it.”
“That’s really what I want to do: help people, whether you’re depressed, you’re struggling with something that is having a negative effect on your body. I mean it could be anything, and there’s no judgment,” he told listeners.
He continued, “I’ve seen a lot of stuff and I’ve learned a lot of things. What I hope I can do is have made the mistakes for some other people, so they don’t have to make the same mistakes that I made.”
Presley began posting weekly videos on Instagram as part of his “Mental Health Mondays” series.
Presley followed in his famous mother’s footsteps by beginning his modeling career at age 15. He was signed by IMG Models and went on to hit the runway alongside his sister, Kaia. (RELATED: ‘Tried To Cut Off His Penis’: Report Suggests Perez Hilton’s Injuries Require Extensive Care)
Presley was arrested for a DUI in 2019 and was later sentenced to 3 years probation and 2 days of community service.
This is a developing story.
