Presley Gerber, Son of Cindy Crawford, Dies at 27
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed Gerber's death at a rehab facility; cause of death remains unreleased.
Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office confirmed his death, which occurred at a rehab facility, according to TMZ. The cause of death was not immediately released.
Gerber was last publicly seen in May at the RE/DONE x Kaia Gerber Short/Cuts Launch event in Los Angeles alongside his mother, father, and younger sister, Kaia Gerber. Photos from the event show him smiling and embracing his sister.
His final Instagram post, shared in August, featured him modeling clothing for Vuori Clothing. The accompanying images depicted Gerber smiling and laughing outdoors. Paris Hilton commented on the post, writing, "Love you bro."
In November, Gerber announced he was stepping back from social media to focus on his mental health. He later spoke openly about his struggles, including panic attacks and night terrors, and the medications he was taking. He shared that he was prescribed Buprenorphine, used to treat opioid use disorders, and benzodiazepines, including Xanax and Valium, to manage anxiety and panic symptoms.
Gerber expressed frustration with the lack of clear direction from psychiatrists regarding his treatment, noting he had seen 15 different professionals. He stated, "I need some direction." He also alluded to experiencing significant loss in the months leading up to his death, though he did not provide specific details.
His sister, Kaia Gerber, previously spoke about the impact of his drug use and mental health challenges on their family. In an interview with Vogue, she described his honesty about his struggles as "refreshing" and a departure from their parents' historically private approach to personal matters.
In May, Presley Gerber posted a heartfelt tribute to his father on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his unwavering support and advice. Rande Gerber responded with a message of love and resilience, stating, "Sometimes we may fall but with a little help always get back up."
Gerber had been open about his mental health, describing it as "the ultimate pandemic" and a "24/7 job." He expressed a desire to help others struggling with similar issues.