Paris Hilton and Others Mourn Death of Presley Gerber
Friends and family remember the 27-year-old model, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, who died at a rehabilitation facility.
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old model and son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
Paris Hilton was among those who paid tribute to Gerber, describing him as a "beautiful soul" with a "gentle heart" who will be "so deeply missed." In an Instagram post, Hilton shared memories of shared laughs and conversations, emphasizing Gerber's kindness and unique spirit. "I hope you knew how deeply loved you were and how many people cared about you," she wrote, extending condolences to his family.
Brooklyn Beckham also took to Instagram to express his grief, calling Gerber "the kindest" and stating he would be "so much missed."
Friends and acquaintances flooded the comments section of Gerber's final Instagram post with tributes. Brody Jenner commented "love you brother" with a dove emoji and broken heart, while Khloé Kardashian posted, "Praying for your family."
Social media personality Chase Keith also shared a message, writing, "Rest in peace man."
A representative for the Gerber family told Fox News Digital that the family is requesting privacy during this "very difficult and painful time."
In August, Gerber's sister, Kaia Gerber, spoke to Vogue about her brother, describing him as a "teacher" who chose to be "very human for everyone." She reflected on the difficulty of hiding aspects of oneself from the world, suggesting that attempts to suppress them can lead to feelings of shame.
Presley Gerber began his modeling career as a teenager, signing with IMG Models at 15 and making his runway debut for Moschino in 2016. He went on to walk for major fashion houses and appear in campaigns for brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Celine, and Calvin Klein. He also featured alongside his mother, Cindy Crawford, in a 2018 Super Bowl commercial for Pepsi.
In recent years, Gerber had spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health and addiction, expressing hope that his openness could assist others facing similar challenges.