Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27, the Los Angeles County medical examiner confirmed.
Family confirms death, asks for privacy
The death was confirmed to the Associated Press by Allie Jenkins, a representative for Crawford and Rande Gerber. Jenkins said the family is requesting privacy while they process the loss. Few further details were available late Sunday, and authorities have not released a cause of death.
“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time,”
Presley Gerber had a public career as a model and a private struggle with substance use that his family and peers have acknowledged in recent months. He first rose to wider attention as a teenager and later worked in high-profile fashion campaigns.
Career highlights and earlier legal troubles
Gerber modelled for a number of campaigns, notably appearing in Calvin Klein Jeans’ global advertising campaign in 2018 alongside his sister, model and actor Kaia Gerber. The following year, he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. According to reporting from TMZ and USA Today, he was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to complete a DUI programme.
- 2018: Face of Calvin Klein Jeans campaign with sister Kaia Gerber.
- 2019: Arrested on a DUI charge; later sentenced to probation and required to undertake a DUI programme.
- 2026: Died at age 27; confirmed by family representative and Los Angeles County medical examiner.
In an interview published in Vogue on Aug. 11, Kaia Gerber spoke candidly about her older brother’s battle with drug addiction. The interview referenced a since-deleted Instagram video Presley had posted in December, in which he described his struggles. Kaia characterised her brother as someone trying to be open and human about his experiences.
“My parents ... were very, very private,” Kaia Gerber told Vogue. “Now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who said, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone.’”
Public reaction and broader context
Presley Gerber’s death comes amid heightened public conversation about mental health and addiction in the entertainment and fashion worlds. His family’s prominence has brought added attention to both his career and his difficulties. Journalists, colleagues and fans will be watching for official reports from the coroner and any statements from family representatives as they choose to share more details.
As of late Sunday, the medical examiner had confirmed Gerber’s death but had not publicly released further findings. The request for privacy by family representatives signals they will likely manage communications on their own terms as they grieve.
| Item | Year |
|---|---|
| Calvin Klein campaign | 2018 |
| DUI arrest and sentence | 2019 |
| Death confirmed | 2026 |
The family’s representative has declined to provide additional particulars. For now, the fashion and entertainment communities are left to reflect on a young life that intersected with fame, creative achievement and personal challenges.
Further updates will be reported as officials release more information and as the family makes statements about memorial plans or other arrangements.
