{
  "id": 8869023,
  "title": "Paris Hilton leads tributes to Presley Gerber: 'I'm completely heartbroken, I still can't believe this is real'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/paris-hilton-leads-tributes-to-presley-gerber-im-completely",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:12:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/paris-hilton-leads-tributes-to-presley-gerber-im-completely-heartbroken-i-still-cant-believe-this-is-real-1.500682016"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: Presley Gerber, the son of model Cindy Crawford, passed away at the age of 27. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office is investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding his death, which occurred at a rehab facility in Los Angeles. Presley was born in California in 1999 and followed in his mother's footsteps by entering the fashion industry at a young age. He was signed by IMG Models at 15 and made his runway debut for Moschino at 16. Over the years, Presley walked for several high-profile fashion brands, including Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger, and Ralph Lauren. He also secured lucrative commercial endorsements from brands like Calvin Klein, Celine, Pepsi, and Omega. In 2019, Presley was charged with driving under the influence and received a three-year probation sentence. That same year, he gained attention for a face tattoo reading \"Misunderstood,\" which he later removed. Paris Hilton, a longtime friend and confidante, expressed her deep sorrow over Presley's death on her Instagram Stories. She wrote, \"I'm completely heartbroken. I still can't believe this is real.\" Her heartfelt message was accompanied by a comment on his final Instagram post, in which he modeled for a clothing brand the family has partnered with. The post went up on August 5, and his Instagram comments section quickly transformed into a memorial filled with tributes from fans. Presley's family, represented by Allie Jenkins, requested privacy during this difficult time. Cindy Crawford, Presley's mother, had previously shared a birthday post expressing her pride in her son, despite his struggles with mental health and substance use. In August, his sister, Kaia Gerber, spoke candidly about Presley's decade-long battle with drug addiction in an American Vogue interview. She emphasized the importance of honesty and openness within the family, noting that keeping everything private had only exacerbated the pain they all experienced. Kaia stated that her brother's willingness to be vulnerable and human had brought a new level of authenticity to their household, which had previously maintained strict privacy. Presley Gerber leaves behind his parents and his sister, Kaia.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber dies at 27 . News of his death broke at around 7.25am UAE time on Monday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's records show he died at a rehab facility in Los Angeles. The cause and manner of death have not been released, and the medical examiner's investigation is ongoing. Who was Presley Gerber? Presley Walker Gerber was born in California in July…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}