In brief
Supermodel Cindy Crawford announced the unexpected death of her 27‑year‑old son Presley Gerber, who died in a California rehab centre in September. The family shared a black‑and‑white photo of Presley on Instagram, calling him a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and was loved. Police say the death is a suspected overdose and no foul play has been found. Her daughter Kaia posted a heartfelt video and handwritten letter in tribute, while the family stresses the importance of mental‑health support.
Supermodel Cindy Crawford announced that her son, Presley Gerber, has died at the age of 27. The 27‑year‑old passed away in a California rehab facility on September 20, and police are investigating a suspected overdose.
Crawford shared a black‑and‑white image of Presley on Instagram, saying he was a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and was loved, now and forever. She wrote that she and her family feel “beyond heartbroken” and that she is proud of how he showed up in the world with kindness and vulnerability.
Presley had begun his own modelling career with his mother and a younger sister Kaia, walking the runway for Moschino when he was just 16. He was known for openly sharing his mental‑health struggles on Instagram under the tag “Mental Health Mondays.”
Rande Gerber, the family’s businessman and co‑founder of Casamigos tequila, has also expressed grief. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner lists Presley’s case as pending further investigation, while the Santa Monica Police Department says no foul play is involved.
Kaia posted a video of the siblings dancing as children, a photo by the ocean, and a handwritten letter to Presley that called him “prez.” She spoke about learning to love him in the absence of his presence and how he influenced her courage to get her first earring.
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