Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber spoke publicly for the first time on Sunday, October 18, about the death of Presley Gerber, who died last month at 27. In a joint statement on social media, they said they were "so blessed to have had Presley in our lives for 27 years," ABC News reported.
Presley died at a rehab facility in Santa Monica in September. His cause of death has not been released.
What did the family say?
The joint statement was shared on the Instagram accounts of both Crawford and Rande Gerber and signed "Mom, Dad and Kaia," CBS News Los Angeles reported. In it, the family said they were heartbroken, described Presley as a kind, loving soul, and ended by saying they will love him forever.
Kaia Gerber, 25, posted a separate tribute. She called Presley her "forever big brother" and her "ultimate teacher," and wrote that being his sister was her "favorite thing about myself," according to ABC News.
She shared childhood memories and said she has struggled with a sense of emptiness since his death. She wrote that she was "born loving" him and will "die loving" him, CBS reported.
When and how did Presley Gerber die?
| Age | 27 |
| Date | September 2026 (Sept. 20 per CBS; Sept. 21 per ABC, citing the medical examiner) |
| Place | A rehab facility in Santa Monica, California |
| Cause of death | Deferred by the L.A. County Medical Examiner |
| Police | Investigating as a suspected overdose |
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has deferred the cause of death, which usually means more tests, such as toxicology, are needed before a ruling.
Santa Monica police told ABC News last month that they were investigating his death as a suspected overdose. That has not been confirmed by the medical examiner.
Who was Presley Gerber?
Presley Gerber was the elder child of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, the co-founder of Casamigos tequila. His sister is model and actress Kaia Gerber.
He followed his mother into modeling. IMG Models signed him at 15, and he walked runways for brands including Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana, ABC News reported.
In recent years he spoke openly on social media about his struggles with mental health and addiction and about going to treatment. He was charged with DUI in 2019.
Where to get help
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 offers free, confidential help 24 hours a day. In a crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone may be overdosing, call 911 immediately.
