Presley Gerber, the only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at 27, Los Angeles County records show. The death was recorded Sept. 20 at a rehabilitation facility, according to Medical Examiner files reviewed by Entertainment Weekly; an autopsy had not been completed at the time the records were obtained.
Family statement and official status
A representative for the Crawford-Gerber family provided a brief request: the household is asking for privacy “during this very difficult and painful time.” The initial report of Gerber’s death was published by TMZ and subsequently corroborated by the Medical Examiner records cited by Entertainment Weekly.
Career and early life
Born in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles on July 2, 1999, Presley Gerber followed a route familiar to celebrity offspring: an early entry into modelling. He signed with IMG Models at about 15 and appeared in campaigns for brands including Dolce & Gabbana and Tommy Hilfiger.
Public struggles and retreat from the spotlight
In the late 2010s Presley stepped away from parts of the public eye amid a series of legal and personal challenges. He was arrested in 2019 on a DUI charge; he later pleaded no contest and received three years of informal probation. Around that time he also attracted attention for a prominent face tattoo bearing the word “MISUNDERSTOOD.”
“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.”
Presley commented in the past about the reaction to his face tattoo, noting the double standard he perceived in cultural attitudes toward body modification and beauty procedures. He said he felt singled out for getting a face tattoo while other cosmetic changes drew less public ire.
Recent openness about health
In December prior to his death, Presley publicly discussed his experiences with mental health and addiction. He detailed a regimen of medications and described the fluctuations in his treatment—an unusual level of candour for someone of his celebrity background and age. Those disclosures gave followers and industry observers a window into his ongoing efforts to manage personal challenges.
- Born: July 2, 1999 (Brentwood, Los Angeles)
- Died: Sept. 20, 2026 (rehabilitation facility, per county records)
- Age at death: 27
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2014–2015 | Signed with IMG Models; began major brand campaigns |
| 2019 | Arrest and DUI charge; later pleaded no contest |
| 2025–2026 | Spoke publicly about mental health and addiction treatment |
Presley’s sister, model and actress Kaia Gerber, has also been prominent in the fashion world; their parents remain figures of note in entertainment and hospitality circles. The family’s request for privacy signals a wish to grieve away from further public scrutiny.
As the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner completes its review, details surrounding the cause of death have not been released publicly. Investigators had been assigned according to the records reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, but no autopsy findings were available at the time of reporting.
Presley Gerber’s trajectory—from child of celebrity parents to teenage model, to a young adult wrestling publicly with addiction and mental-health issues—reflects a broader cultural conversation about the pressures of fame, especially for those who come of age in the public eye. His passing will almost certainly prompt renewed discussion about support systems for young people in entertainment, and how the industry responds to talent struggling with health and legal issues.
For now, the family’s wish for privacy is clear. Further official updates are expected once the Medical Examiner releases autopsy results or other statements.
