Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, has died at 27 years old in Los Angeles.
Gerber died at a rehab facility on Sunday, Sept. 20, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records, TMZ was first to report. No cause of death has yet been reported and an autopsy is pending completion, according to TMZ.
Crawford's publicist confirmed his death to USA TODAY, providing the following statement: "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time."
Here's what to know about Presley Gerber.
How did Presley Gerber die?
Presley Gerber died Sept. 20 at 27 years old at a rehab facility, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records.
An autopsy is pending completion, according to TMZ. The cause and manner of death have not been released
to the public.
Who was Presley Gerber?
Son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, Presley Walker Gerber was born in Beverly Hills, California. He began modelling as a teenager, signing with IMG Models at age 15 and making his runway debut for Moschino in Los Angeles at 17, USA TODAY reported. He modeled for major houses like Dolce & Gabbana and appeared in international campaigns for Calvin Klein and Celine.
Presley Gerber spoke openly about his mental health challenges, saying in a 2023 Studio 22 podcast appearance that he hoped to raise awareness for others struggling.
“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," Presley Gerber said in the remarks.
Presley Gerber is survived by his mother, Cindy Crawford; his father, Rande Gerber; and sister Kaia Gerber.
USA TODAY contributed.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Son of supermodel Cindy Crawford dies. What happened to 27-year-old
