Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s son, model Presley Gerber, has died at the age of 27 on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The LA County Medical Examiner confirmed he died at a rehab facility, with a cause of death still pending and an autopsy underway. The family said in a statement they need some privacy now.
Born in 1999, Presley entered modeling as a teen, debuting for Moschino at the age of 16 and later walked for Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, and Calvin Klein, while also working as an entrepreneur. Presley was also in the headlines over the years for his addiction history. Notably, his sister and actress, Kaia Gerber, once opened up about his addiction struggle.
Kaia Gerber opened up about how her family dealt with Presley Gerber’s addiction problems
Shortly before her brother’s death, Kaia Gerber spoke about Presley Gerber’s long battle with addiction in an interview with Vogue that was published on August 11, 2026.
The American Horror Story star discussed how her family coped with Presley’s struggles, noting that his decade-long experience with drug addiction served as a contrast while she was finding her own identity. She explained that a situation like that affects the entire family equally and suggested that was part of the reason she began to see herself as the easy child who avoided asking for help, because having two children in need at the same time felt like too much.
Presley had once addressed his struggles in an Instagram video shared back in December 2025. Kaia, who has explored various forms of therapy and has advocated for psychedelic therapy, told Vogue during her interview that she was very proud of Presley.
Kaia shared that while her parents had been extremely private for most of their lives, Presley had become a teacher of sorts for them by choosing to be open and human in front of everyone. She added that only so much can be hidden from the public and that trying to suppress something can make the person feel as though their family is ashamed of them.
Presley Gerber addressed his addiction issues on several occasions
Presley Gerber spoke openly about his long struggle with substance use and mental health for several years before his death. His difficulties became public in his late teens, a period when he was also establishing himself as a model.
In a 2023 podcast interview, he said that dealing with depression, anxiety, and panic attacks had become a major part of his daily life. He explained that he wanted to be transparent about it so that others going through similar issues would not feel isolated.
As part of that effort, he started a personal initiative called Mental Health Mondays on social media. In those short videos, he talked about his mood swings, his difficulty coping with loss, and his attempts to find stability. He often stressed that recovery was not linear and that he had good and bad periods.
Presley Gerber shared an Instagram video in December 2025 where he spoke about relying on prescription medication to manage his symptoms, including antidepressants for depression and medication for panic attacks. He said he had experienced several personal losses in recent times which had affected his mental state. He framed his message not as a justification but as context for why he was struggling at that moment. That video was later taken down.
Reports indicate Presley had sought professional help on multiple occasions and spent time in rehabilitation facilities. His agency profile noted that he was involved in wellness advocacy and volunteered with local Los Angeles charities focused on housing support, work he linked to his own recovery journey.
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