Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, has died, Los Angeles County authorities confirmed. Online records from the county medical examiner show Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility on Sunday, and an autopsy has been completed while further testing is still under way.
Investigation and family statement
Santa Monica police said the death is being investigated as a suspected overdose. The medical examiner did not release an immediate cause of death, noting that additional tests are required before a determination can be made.
“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time,”
The death was confirmed by Allie Jenkins, who represents Crawford and Rande Gerber, the couple who married in 1998.
Career and public life
Gerber established himself in the fashion world independent of his parents. He signed with management agency IMG as a teenager and made his runway debut for Moschino at 16. In 2018 he appeared alongside his mother in a Pepsi Super Bowl advertisement paying homage to her 1992 commercial for the brand. That year he and his sister also featured in a campaign for Calvin Klein. Later, Gerber was listed with DNA Models.
He was the older brother of model and actor Kaia Gerber.
Mental health and substance use openness
Gerber had been publicly open about his struggles with mental health and substance use, using social media to document aspects of his recovery and to encourage discussion. He launched a series on Instagram called “Mental Health Mondays” to share wellness tips and personal reflections.
Across multiple posts and episodes he spoke of experiences with substances including ketamine and kratom, and he openly discussed time spent in rehabilitation facilities. In March he posted a video from Mexico saying he planned to take ibogaine, a psychedelic compound being studied for treatment of opioid addiction, PTSD and other conditions. The medical examiner and law enforcement note such substances may carry significant risks; ibogaine is banned in the United States under federal scheduling, though the source material reports that a past presidential direction sought to ease research restrictions.
What we know and what remains unresolved
- Age: 27
- Location of death: rehabilitation facility, Los Angeles County records
- Investigation status: autopsy completed; further testing pending; Santa Monica police investigating as a suspected overdose
- Family reaction: representative confirmed death and requested privacy
Authorities have not released a formal cause of death pending toxicology and other analyses. Further updates will come from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office and from Santa Monica police as investigations proceed.
Career highlights
| Year / Age | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Teen years | Signed with IMG; runway debut for Moschino at 16 |
| 2018 | Appeared with Cindy Crawford in a Pepsi Super Bowl ad; campaign for Calvin Klein with sister |
| Later | Signed with DNA Models |
This remains a developing story. Coverage so far is based on official records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner and statements from Santa Monica police and the family representative. The family’s request for privacy has been noted by authorities and the representative.
For many in the public and the creative industries, Gerber’s openness about mental health and addiction had made him a visible voice in conversations about recovery and the pressures of life in the public eye. The investigation into his death will clarify the circumstances in the days ahead.
