Cindy Crawford mourns son Presley after death at 27

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 21:14 · Archive

Presley Gerber, 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on 20 September at a rehab facility in California. His death is being investigated as a suspected overdose. According to reports, Gerber had become concerned he was losing control after using drugs on the Saturday before his death and was checked into the Santa Monica facility Resolutions Living by his sober coach ahead of a planned rehab clinic stay.

Crawford and Gerber issued a joint statement on Instagram on Sunday. "We are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother," they wrote. "We feel so blessed to have had Presley in our lives for 27 years. He is a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever."

They praised their son for how he "showed up in the world, with kindness and vulnerability" and expressed gratitude for the response from those who knew the family. "We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from so many who know and love our family and even strangers who feel our pain," the statement read. "Til we meet again our sweet boy. We love you forever, Mom, Dad and Kaia."

Presley, born 2 July 1999, had been a model like his mother and younger sister Kaia, making his catwalk debut for Italian label Moschino aged 16. He had spoken openly in the years before his death about struggling with mental health, depression and addiction. During a 2023 podcast appearance, he noted that he spent considerable time in therapy.

His sister Kaia also paid tribute to him on Sunday in a post that included a video of the two siblings dancing as children and a four-page letter. In the letter she wrote about shared childhood memories and described being her brother's sister as her "favourite thing" about herself.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office lists Gerber's case as pending additional investigation. The cause of death has not been confirmed. The Santa Monica Police Department said there is no indication of foul play.

How it is being reported

• Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber ‘heartbroken’ over death of ‘sweet’ son PresleyThey paid tribute to their son in an emotional statement posted on Instagram on Sunday.Evening Standard · 18 Oct, 20:55
• Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.BBC News · 18 Oct, 20:53
• Cindy Crawford mourns son Presley Gerber in heartbreaking tributeCindy Crawford called Presley Gerber a "sweet, beautiful soul" in an emotional Instagram tribute weeks after his death at a rehabilitation facility.Fox News · 18 Oct, 20:51
• Cindy Crawford breaks silence after son Presley Gerber’s death aged 27Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber died earlier this year (Picture: Getty Images) Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber have expressed their heartbreak at the recent death of son Presley . On September 20, the 27-year-old fashion model died of a suspected overdose after going into…Metro · 18 Oct, 20:46
• Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber break silence after son Presley’s tragic death: ‘We are beyond heartbroken’The heartbroken parents have spoken out about the death of their only son, who died at 27 at a rehab facility.New York Post · 18 Oct, 18:40

In this story: Cindy Crawford · Rande Gerber · Presley Gerber · Kaia Gerber · Santa Monica · California · Moschino

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