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Cindy Crawford and family break silence on Presley Gerber's death

Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and their daughter, Kaia, have broken their silence for the first time since Presley Gerber's death last month.

Cindy Crawford, her husband Rande Gerber, and their daughter Kaia Gerber have publicly mourned the loss of Presley Gerber for the first time since his death last month. In a statement on social media, the family expressed their profound grief, stating that Presley was a "sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever."

They praised his kindness and vulnerability, and thanked the many people who offered support during this difficult time. Presley Gerber passed away on September 20 at a Santa Monica rehab facility, at the age of 27. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office lists the cause of death as undetermined, but the Santa Monica police have stated it was suspected to be an overdose.

Presley had frequently discussed his struggles with addiction and mental health on his social media platforms. Until now, the family had not spoken publicly about their son's death. In a post on Instagram, Kaia Gerber, Presley's younger sister, conveyed her love and described their deep bond, sharing that she has been grappling with a sense of emptiness since his passing. "I am learning how to love you when I can't see you," she wrote.

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