Presley Gerber's Struggle and Mother Cindy Crawford's Efforts Revealed Following His Death at 27
Family insiders detail a lifelong secret struggle that contributed to Presley Gerber's spiral before his death at a Los Angeles rehab facility.
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died at a Los Angeles rehabilitation facility on Sunday. Sources close to the family revealed that Gerber had been battling a lifelong secret struggle that contributed to a "self-destruct" spiral.
His mother, Cindy Crawford, reportedly made desperate efforts to save him prior to his death. While details of the specific struggles have not been fully disclosed, insiders suggest they had a profound impact on Gerber's life and contributed to his untimely passing.
Gerber, who followed in his mother's and sister Kaia Gerber's footsteps by entering the modeling industry, had previously spoken about his challenges. In 2020, he shared that he was undergoing a controversial addiction treatment program, expressing that he was "absolutely terrified" at the time. He also noted that he had previously struggled with substance abuse and had been in and out of rehab facilities.
Friends and family have begun to pay tribute to Gerber, remembering him for his kindness. Nicola Peltz, who shared a close bond with Gerber, stated that he had the "kindest heart." Paris Hilton also expressed her heartbreak, calling him a "beautiful soul."