Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, passed away on Sunday, as confirmed by a family spokesperson. The Santa Monica Police Department is currently looking into Gerber’s death as a potential overdose, according to an official statement. The release emphasized that there are no signs of foul play at present.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner will determine the official cause and manner of death. Gerber, known for his work as a model and advocate for mental health, tragically died at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles, as indicated by online records from the L.A. County Medical Examiner. An examination was conducted by the medical examiner’s office on Monday, and it was mentioned that additional testing and studies are required before a definitive cause of death can be established.
The investigation into Gerber’s death remains ongoing, with limited information available, as confirmed by the medical examiner’s office in response to inquiries from CBC News. The statement acknowledged that paramedics pronounced Gerber deceased at 9:45 a.m. on September 20, with The Santa Monica Police Department leading the investigation. No further details regarding the cause of death have been disclosed.
Allie Jenkins, a representative for Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber, verified the tragic news, emphasizing the family’s request for privacy during this challenging time. Presley was the elder sibling of model and actress Kaia Gerber. His career in the fashion industry included collaborations and appearances for renowned brands like Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. Notably, in 2018, he featured alongside his mother in a Pepsi Super Bowl LII commercial.
Gerber had openly discussed his battles with mental health issues and substance misuse. Through an Instagram post last November, he initiated a series titled “Mental Health Mondays” to encourage candid conversations about topics often concealed by most individuals. In a deleted Instagram video from December 2025, Gerber spoke about taking various medications, including buprenorphine, Xanax, and Valium, to manage panic attacks, as reported by People magazine.
In an interview with Vogue magazine in August, his sister Kaia Gerber shared insights into her brother’s struggles, noting the profound impact such issues have on families.