{
  "id": 8945066,
  "title": "American supermodel’s son Presley Gerber dies at 27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/american-supermodels-son-presley-gerber-dies-at-27",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:14:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/american-supermodels-son-presley-gerber-dies-at-27/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Presley Gerber, the son of renowned supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, passed away at the age of 27 on September 20, 2026. The cause of death has not yet been officially released, but an autopsy is still pending. Gerber grew up in California, the only son of Crawford and Gerber, and was the elder brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber. He began his modelling career as a teenager, signing with IMG Models at 15 and making his runway debut at 16 for Moschino's Los Angeles show. Throughout his career, Gerber worked with numerous high-profile fashion brands and appeared alongside his sister in campaigns. In recent years, he gained attention for his openness about mental health and substance abuse struggles, sharing his experiences on social media and appearing on the Studio 22 podcast. His decision to be candid about his challenges resonated with many, and he hoped his transparency could help others feel less alone in their own struggles. Despite his achievements, Gerber's life came to a tragic end at 27, with his death confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.",
  "summary": "Presley Gerber, the model son of American supermodel Cindy Crawford, has died at the age of 27 at a rehabilitation facility, his family has confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/american-supermodels-son-presley-gerber-dies-at-27/",
  "key_points": [
    "Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, died at 27 on September 20, 2026",
    "Cause of death not released, autopsy pending",
    "Open about mental health struggles, advocated for others"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s son, dead at 27",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/presley-gerber-cindy-crawfords-son-dead-at-27",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:29:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "American supermodel’s son Presley Gerber dies at 27",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/american-supermodels-son-presley-gerber-dies-at-27-8946843",
        "published": "2026-09-21T15:26:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}