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 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 this point.
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 mental health advocate, died at a rehabilitation center in Los Angeles, according to records from the L.A. County Medical Examiner. An examination was conducted by the medical examiner’s office on Monday, and the cause and manner of death have been deferred for further testing and studies to reach a conclusion.
The investigation into Gerber’s death is ongoing, with limited information currently available, as stated in an email response from the medical examiner’s office to CBC News. The Santa Monica Police Department is leading the investigation, and no additional details or cause of death have been disclosed yet.
Allie Jenkins, a representative for Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, confirmed the tragic news and requested privacy for the grieving family during this challenging time. Presley was the older sibling of model and actress Kaia Gerber, as depicted in a photo showing the family together in Los Angeles.
Having appeared in campaigns and on runways for renowned brands like Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana, Gerber had a successful career in the fashion industry. He also featured in a Super Bowl LII commercial for Pepsi alongside his mother in 2018. Gerber had openly discussed his battles with mental health and substance misuse, initiating conversations through his “Mental Health Mondays” series on Instagram to encourage open discussions on hidden struggles.
In a deleted Instagram video from December 2025, Gerber talked about taking medications like buprenorphine, Xanax, and Valium to manage panic attacks. His sister Kaia Gerber addressed his challenges in an interview with Vogue magazine in August, highlighting how such family experiences can profoundly impact everyone involved.
For those facing struggles or in need of help, various resources like the Suicide Crisis Helpline in Canada, provincial mental health support services, Kids Help Phone, and guides from organizations like the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health are available for support and assistance.