Presley Gerber Death Being Investigated As "Possible Overdose", Cause Deferred Pending Additional Tests
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β’Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:26:44 +0000
π° What Happened
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at a rehab facility in Santa Monica on Sunday. He was 27.
Santa Monica police said on Monday that the death is being investigated as a possible overdose. An autopsy has been done, but the cause has been deferred pending more tests.
His family confirmed the death and asked for privacy. His younger sister is the model and actor Kaia Gerber.
π The Backstory
Gerber started modelling as a teenager. He signed with IMG and walked his first runway show for Moschino at 16.
He walked for Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. In 2018 he appeared in a Pepsi Super Bowl ad with his mother.
He was open about his mental health and substance use, sharing his journey on Instagram. In 2019 he was charged with drink driving and given three years' probation.
π― Why It Matters
His death highlights how substance abuse affects families, including famous ones. It also shows the pressure young models face in a demanding industry.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at a rehab facility in Santa Monica on Sunday. He was 27.
Santa Monica police said on Monday that the death is being investigated as a possible overdose. An autopsy has been done, but the cause has been deferred pending more tests.
His family confirmed the death and asked for privacy. His younger sister is the model and actor Kaia Gerber.
Gerber started modelling as a teenager. He signed with IMG and walked his first runway show for Moschino at 16.
He walked for Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. In 2018 he appeared in a Pepsi Super Bowl ad with his mother.
He was open about his mental health and substance use, sharing his journey on Instagram. In 2019 he was charged with drink driving and given three years' probation.
His death highlights how substance abuse affects families, including famous ones. It also shows the pressure young models face in a demanding industry.