Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, passed away on Sunday, as confirmed by a family spokesperson. The Santa Monica Police Department is looking into Gerber’s death as a potential overdose, according to an official statement. No signs of foul play have been reported at this time, with the official cause and circumstances of death pending determination by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
Gerber, known for his work as a model and advocate for mental health, tragically died at a rehab center in Los Angeles, as revealed in online records from the L.A. County Medical Examiner. Following an examination conducted by the medical examiner’s office on Monday, it was disclosed in a release that further testing and studies are required to ascertain the cause and manner of death.
The investigation remains active, with limited information available, as confirmed by the medical examiner’s office in response to inquiries from CBC News. The time of Gerber’s passing was reported to be 9:45 a.m. on September 20 by paramedics, with the Santa Monica Police Department overseeing the investigation.
Allie Jenkins, a representative for Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, verified the tragic news, emphasizing the family’s request for privacy during this challenging period. Presley was the older sibling of model and actress Kaia Gerber, with a portfolio that included campaigns and runway appearances for renowned brands like Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. He also appeared in Pepsi’s Super Bowl LII commercial alongside his mother in 2018.
In previous revelations, Gerber openly discussed his battles with mental health and substance abuse, initiating a series named “Mental Health Mondays” on Instagram to encourage candid conversations on often concealed topics. Reports from People magazine indicated his admission to using medications such as buprenorphine, Xanax, and Valium to cope with panic attacks in a now-deleted Instagram video from December 2025. Additionally, his sister Kaia Gerber discussed his struggles in a recent interview with Vogue magazine, describing the impact within their family.
For those in need of assistance, various resources such as Canada’s Suicide Crisis Helpline, provincial mental health support, Kids Help Phone, and guides from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health are available for support.