Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s Son Dies at 27
Presley Gerber Dies at 27: Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s Son Remembered
Presley Gerber, a model and the only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27.
Gerber died on Sunday, September 20, at a rehabilitation facility, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. An official cause of death has not yet been disclosed, and an examination remains pending. (reuters.com)
A representative for his loved ones confirmed the tragic news and said the family was requesting privacy during what it described as an extremely difficult and painful time.
A Member of a Famous Family
Born in Beverly Hills in 1999, Presley was the eldest child of Crawford and Gerber. His younger sister, Kaia Gerber, also established a successful career as a model and actress.
Rande Gerber is an entrepreneur and co-founder of the Casamigos tequila company, while Crawford remains one of the fashion industry’s most recognizable supermodels.
Despite growing up in a prominent family, Presley developed his own identity in the fashion world and began working professionally as a teenager.
Presley Gerber’s Modeling Career
Following in his mother’s footsteps, Presley signed with IMG Models and appeared in campaigns and runway shows for several prominent fashion houses.
His professional work included appearances for brands such as Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. He also walked in major international fashion shows and appeared alongside Crawford in a Pepsi commercial broadcast during Super Bowl LII in 2018. (reuters.com)
With his distinctive appearance and connection to one of fashion’s best-known families, Presley attracted significant media attention from the beginning of his career.
Open About His Personal Struggles
In recent years, Presley spoke candidly about his experiences with depression, mental-health challenges and addiction. Rather than hiding those struggles, he said he hoped that discussing them publicly might help others facing similar difficulties.
He created a social-media series called “Mental Health Mondays,” which was intended to encourage honest conversations about subjects many people find difficult to discuss.
During a 2023 podcast appearance, Presley explained that helping even one person escape the kind of emotional place he had once experienced would make sharing his story worthwhile. (people.com)
His sister Kaia also spoke publicly about the effect of his struggles on their family, describing her brother’s willingness to be vulnerable as a powerful form of honesty.
Family Requests Privacy
Presley is survived by his parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and his sister, Kaia Gerber.
His death has prompted messages of sympathy from members of the fashion and entertainment communities, as well as from people who followed his efforts to raise awareness of mental health and addiction.
Further information concerning the circumstances of his death may be released after the medical examiner completes the investigation. Until then, no official cause of death has been established.
Presley Gerber will be remembered not only as the son of two prominent public figures, but also as a model who tried to use his own difficult experiences to encourage greater openness, understanding and compassion for others.
