Presley Gerber, Only Son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at 27. Here is what is known about his death, career and life.
Presley Gerber, the model and only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27.
Gerber died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. His death was subsequently confirmed by a representative for his family. As of Monday, September 21, authorities had not disclosed a cause of death, and an autopsy had not yet been completed. (People.com)
The news brought widespread attention to the family of one of America's most recognizable fashion figures. Crawford and Rande Gerber, who married in 1998, have two children: Presley and his younger sister, model and actress Kaia Gerber.
In a statement confirming Presley's death, the family's representative, Allie Jenkins, said the family was asking for privacy "during this very difficult and painful time." (AP News)
A life in the fashion spotlight
Born in Beverly Hills, California, in 1999, Presley Walker Gerber grew up in a family closely connected to fashion, entertainment and business.
His mother, Cindy Crawford, became one of the world's most prominent supermodels from the 1980s onward, while his father, Rande Gerber, built a career as a businessman and entrepreneur.
Presley followed his mother into modelling. He signed with IMG Models as a teenager and began appearing professionally while still young. At 16, he made his runway debut for Moschino's Resort show in Los Angeles. (The Guardian)
His modelling career subsequently included work with major fashion and lifestyle brands. He appeared in campaigns and runway shows associated with brands including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry and other international labels.
In 2018, Presley and his sister Kaia also appeared alongside their mother in a recreation of Crawford's famous 1992 Pepsi advertisement for Super Bowl 52. Crawford later recalled the experience of working alongside her son, describing herself as a proud mother watching him on set. (CBS News)
Presley's openness about mental health and addiction
Beyond modelling, Presley increasingly used his public profile to discuss personal challenges involving mental health, depression, substance use and recovery.
In a 2023 appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he spoke about his experiences with depression and mental-health difficulties and said he hoped his openness could help people facing similar struggles.
He subsequently shared a series of social-media posts under the theme "Mental Health Mondays," discussing recovery, healthy habits and the importance of finding common ground with people experiencing difficulties.
People magazine reported that Presley had also spoken about his experiences in recovery circles and his efforts to rebuild healthier routines. In one discussion, he recalled how sports had been an important part of his childhood before his modelling career changed his lifestyle.
His openness about addiction was also reflected in his social-media activity. PEOPLE reported that in one of his final posts, Presley discussed undergoing an ibogaine treatment as part of his efforts to address addiction.
His family had also spoken publicly about his struggles.
In an interview published in Vogue in August 2026, Kaia Gerber discussed her brother's long-running battle with drug addiction and the effect it had on their family. She also spoke about being proud of Presley's willingness to be open about his experiences.
Previous legal troubles
Presley's struggles had occasionally entered the public spotlight before his death.
In January 2019, he was arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence. He was subsequently sentenced to three years of probation, required to complete a DUI programme and ordered to perform two days of community service.
The incident became one of the more publicised episodes of his early adulthood, although his later public conversations increasingly centred on recovery and mental health.
Family's request for privacy
Presley's death comes after years in which the Gerber family largely maintained a private approach to personal matters despite their public profiles.
Crawford occasionally shared family photographs and memories with her followers. In July, she posted a photograph of Presley as a child and expressed pride in the man he had become.
His death has prompted an outpouring of public reaction from fans and people familiar with his family's long history in the fashion industry.
However, details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain limited. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's records confirm that he died at a rehabilitation facility, but no official cause of death had been released as of September 21, 2026. An autopsy was still pending.
A young life remembered
Presley Gerber's life unfolded under the unusually intense public attention that comes with being the child of a global fashion icon. Yet in his later years, he increasingly attempted to define his identity beyond his family's fame.
His modelling career established him within the fashion world, but his conversations about mental health, addiction and recovery gave another dimension to his public life.
His decision to speak openly about personal struggles was particularly significant because he repeatedly framed his experiences as something that could potentially help others.
With his death at only 27, attention will likely continue to focus on his career, his family and the personal challenges he discussed publicly during his final years.
For now, however, the Gerber family has asked for privacy as they mourn the loss of their son and brother.
Presley Gerber was 27 years old.