Cindy Crawford’s only son model Presley Gerber dies at 27

Presley Gerber, only son of model Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, passed away on September 20 at the age of 27, as reported by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. According to People magazine, Gerber died while in rehabilitation, a claim corroborated by TMZ, which broke the news first. Crawford's representatives, along with Presley's sister Kaia Gerber, a model and actress, requested privacy for the family as they grappled with this heartbreaking loss. An autopsy had not yet been conducted, as per TMZ.

Born in Beverly Hills in 1999, Presley entered the modeling industry at a young age, signing with IMG Models at 15. He made his runway debut for Moschino in Los Angeles and appeared in shows by Dolce & Gabbana in Milan and Calvin Klein campaigns. His sister Kaia and Presley gained significant attention in the fashion world during their teenage years, with Presley stating in 2018 that modeling alongside his sister made the experience "a lot less lonely."

Presley had been open about his battles with mental health and substance abuse, including depression. He began sharing "Mental Health Mondays" videos on Instagram, discussing his recovery and healthy habits. In a September 2026 Vogue interview, Kaia reflected on their parents' previous privacy and how their brother's openness about his struggles served as an inspiration, becoming a "teacher" for the family by being "very human for everyone."