Cindy Crawford's Son, Presley Gerber, Passes Away at Age 27

Presley Gerber, the offspring of renowned American supermodel Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, has passed on at 27 years old. Reports from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner indicate that Gerber's demise occurred on Sunday, September 20, 2026, within a rehabilitation centre. Allie Jenkins, a spokesperson for Crawford and Rande Gerber, verified his passing. As per the Associated Press on Monday, September 21, Jenkins conveyed via email that “The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.”

While an autopsy remains pending, the precise cause of death has not yet been disclosed. The widespread interest following his demise prompts the question: who was Presley Gerber? Born Presley Walker Gerber on July 2, 1999, in Beverly Hills, California, he was the sole son of Cindy Crawford, a prominent figure among 1990s models, and Rande Gerber, a businessman with ventures in hospitality. He was also the older sibling to the model and actress, Kaia Gerber. After their marriage in 1998, Crawford and Rande Gerber raised their two children in the state of California.

Following in his mother's footsteps, Presley ventured into the fashion industry, commencing his professional modelling career during his teenage years. At the age of 15, he secured a contract with IMG Models, as reported by PEOPLE. His initial appearance on the runway took place at Moschino's Los Angeles event in June 2016, a period when he was 16 years old. Prior to the June 10, 2016 show, Gerber revealed to Vogue his initial astonishment at how much he relished modelling. He stated, “Honestly, I have enjoyed [the fashion industry] a lot more than expected.” He further mentioned that while he previously felt his fashion experience was insufficient, he now considered himself prepared. Subsequently, Gerber collaborated with numerous high-profile fashion houses, such as Calvin Klein, Celine, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Bottega Veneta, and Tommy Hilfiger. He also frequently shared the spotlight with his younger sister as both established their careers in the fashion world.

Reflecting on his modelling journey, Gerber recounted in a 2016 W magazine interview the anxiety associated with his initial runway walks. His primary worry was straightforward: “Don’t fall.” He elaborated, “That’s all. I was like, ‘Please don’t trip, just make it to the end.’” However, by 2018, he expressed a greater ease with the profession, telling PEOPLE that year that collaborating with Kaia made modelling “a lot less lonely.”

Gerber gained recognition for his candour regarding mental health in his later years, openly discussing his battles with mental well-being and substance abuse. During a 2023 appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he shared these experiences, stating, “[Mental health] is an issue. It is such a big part of my life. It’s a 24/7 job, and there’s so much to it.” He articulated his desire to leverage his personal journey to assist others. He emphasized, “That’s really what I want to do: help people, whether you’re depressed, you’re struggling with something that is having a negative effect on your body. I mean it could be anything, and there’s no judgment.” Gerber further addressed his past errors, expressing his hope that others could benefit from his lessons. He remarked, “What I hope I can do is have made the mistakes for some other people, so they don’t have to make the same mistakes that I made.” Following this, he initiated a social media series titled “Mental Health Mondays,” where he regularly engaged in discussions about mental well-being and the journey to recovery.

In February 2020, Gerber garnered significant public notice when he had the word “misunderstood” inked onto his right cheek. He defended this choice during an Instagram Live broadcast, stating, “You don’t know how I feel, you’re not in my head.” He clarified the tattoo's significance by adding, “I don’t feel very understood, I guess.” Subsequently, the tattoo seemed to have been taken off.

Furthermore, Gerber encountered legal issues stemming from a DUI incident. In January 2019, he was apprehended for driving under the influence. TMZ reported that he subsequently received a sentence of three years' probation, was mandated to complete a DUI program, and had to undertake two days of community service. This arrest constituted one of the most publicized controversies involving him during his late adolescent years.

His sister, Kaia, recently commented on his challenges, indicating that Presley's battles had also been a topic of family conversation. In an interview, she articulated how these experiences reshaped her perception of her role within the family. Kaia stated, “When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone.” She also highlighted Presley’s choice to be transparent about his journey, noting that their parents had historically maintained a high degree of privacy. Kaia added, “And now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone.’” She concluded by observing, “There’s only so much you can hide from the world. And trying to put a lid on something just makes the