Cindy Crawford mourns her son Presley Gerber, who died at 27

Supermodel Cindy Crawford and her family said they are 'beyond heartbroken' after the death of 27-year-old Presley Gerber, who passed away on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility in California. The Santa Monica Police said there were no signs of foul play; police are investigating the case as a suspected overdose, and the Los Angeles County coroner's office has listed the case as requiring further investigation.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 19 October 2026 at 01:012 min read

The key facts

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died on September 20 at 27 at a rehabilitation facility in California
Police are investigating the death as a suspected overdose; no signs of foul play were found
The family and his sister Kaia posted farewell tributes on Instagram on Sunday

Family statement

American supermodel Cindy Crawford said on Instagram on Sunday that she and her family are 'beyond heartbroken' after the death of her son Presley Gerber. 'He was a gentle, beautiful soul who loved and was loved, now and forever,' she wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of her son. 'We are so proud of how he showed up in the world — with kindness and openness.' 'We feel so lucky that Presley was in our lives for 27 years,' the model added, thanking loved ones and strangers for their support. The post ends with the words: 'Until we meet again, our sweet boy. We love you forever — Mom, Dad and Kaia.'

Circumstances of death

The 27-year-old Gerber died on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility in California. According to police, his death is being investigated as a suspected overdose. The Los Angeles County coroner's office has listed the case as pending further investigation. The Santa Monica Police Department said there were no signs of foul play.

His sister's words

Presley's sister, model Kaia Gerber, also posted a tribute on Sunday: a video of the two children dancing together, a photo by the ocean and a four-page letter on a blue background. 'You know how much I loved being your sister. It has always been and will forever remain what I love most about myself,' she wrote. She recalled being afraid to get her ears pierced and how 'you went first,' and shared her feelings about loving a brother 'you can't reach.'

About Presley Gerber

Presley Gerber was born in California in 1999 and, like his mother and younger sister, became a model — he made his runway debut at 16 for the Italian brand Moschino. In recent years he spoke openly on social media about mental health struggles and drug use, regularly posting videos as part of his 'Mental Health Mondays' series. His father, businessman Rande Gerber, is a co-founder of the tequila brand Casamigos along with George Clooney.