Kaia Gerber and Parents Seen Publicly Amid Grief Over Presley's Death

Kaia Gerber was seen publicly with her parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, for the first time in over three weeks following the death of her brother, Presley Gerber. The family appeared somber during an outing in Los Angeles on Monday.

Presley Gerber died on September 20 at the age of 27 from a suspected overdose after going into cardiac arrest. He had been staying at the Santa Monica rehab facility Resolutions Living. He had reportedly checked into the facility the day before his death. Footage obtained from the night prior to his passing showed Presley giving a solo tour of the sober home, appearing visibly under the influence.

Insiders claim Presley had used drugs on the afternoon before his death and became concerned he was losing control. His sober coach reportedly arranged for him to be admitted to Resolutions Living for the weekend as a temporary measure, with plans to transfer him to a rehabilitation facility later that week. Sources also indicated that Presley continued using drugs while at the sober home.

The 911 dispatch call made from the rehab facility included mentions of "cardiac arrest" and "overdose." The call was initially made for a cardiac arrest, then upgraded to an overdose within minutes.

Presley's remains were cremated days after his death, and his parents are reportedly keeping his ashes at their residence. A final confirmation of the substances involved in his death awaits the release of the Medical Examiner's toxicology report.

Presley had been open about his struggles with drug addiction and mental health issues for nearly a decade. In the months leading up to his death, he had spoken about taking a step back from social media for his mental health and shared videos discussing his experiences, including his medication for panic attacks and night terrors. He had also posted about undergoing a "Pre-ibogaine flood dose" at a treatment clinic in Mexico.

His parents and sister had publicly praised his courage in facing his challenges. In March, Crawford commented on his post about starting treatment, calling him a "warrior" and expressing pride. Kaia echoed these sentiments, stating she was "so damn proud" and that watching him "find your way back to yourself is everything."

Kaia Gerber had previously spoken about the significant impact her brother's struggles had on their family. "When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone," she told Vogue. A source close to Kaia stated that she is "still struggling with the death of her brother as they were extremely close," but added that she is "a very strong person" and will persevere.

For those struggling with mental health or substance use issues, resources are available through the 988 Lifeline, which can be reached by calling, texting, or chatting at 988.