Presley Gerber, Model and Son of Cindy Crawford, Dies at Age 27
Model Presley Gerber died on 20 September 2026 at a California rehabilitation facility, according to records from the Los Angeles County medical examiner. He was 27.
Circumstances of death
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday, 20 September 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in California. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner confirmed the death, noting that an autopsy had not yet been completed and the official cause of death remained undetermined as of Monday morning.
Allie Jenkins, a representative speaking on behalf of Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and their daughter Kaia Gerber, confirmed the loss in a statement released to media outlets.
The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.
Runway career and brand campaigns
Born in Beverly Hills in 1999, Gerber was exposed to the entertainment and fashion industries early in life. In 2002, he appeared alongside his mother in a Pepsi television advertisement as a toddler, later returning to film another campaign for the brand with her in 2018. At age 15, he signed with IMG Models and made his formal runway debut in 2016 during Moschino's Resort presentation in Los Angeles. Over his career, he walked the runway for luxury fashion houses including Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, and Burberry, while appearing in editorial campaigns for Calvin Klein, Celine, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, and Omega. In 2019, he signed with DNA Model Management, which listed him as a model, investor, and entrepreneur.
- Appears with Cindy Crawford in a Pepsi television commercial
- Signs professional representation agreement with IMG Models at age 15
- Makes runway debut at Moschino Resort show in Los Angeles
- Arrested in Beverly Hills on suspicion of driving under the influence
- Sentenced to three years probation after pleading no contest in DUI case
- Discusses mental health and recovery during an appearance on the Studio 22 podcast
- Publishes video discussing panic attack medications and recovery methods
- Dies at age 27 in a California rehabilitation facility
Legal proceedings and addiction history
In late December 2018, police officers pulled Gerber over in Beverly Hills on suspicion of driving under the influence. Prosecutors in 2019 filed two misdemeanor charges against him for driving under the influence and operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher. Gerber resolved the case by entering a no contest plea to one count, resulting in a sentence of three years of probation, mandatory completion of a DUI education programme, and two days of community service. In the September 2026 issue of Vogue, his sister Kaia Gerber discussed his decade-long struggle with drug addiction and how it affected their household dynamics.
When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone.
Mental health advocacy and recovery efforts
In his final years, Gerber spoke publicly about his psychiatric difficulties, depression, and sobriety efforts across social platforms and broadcast interviews. On his Instagram account, he hosted a video series titled Mental Health Mondays to discuss therapy and encourage individuals facing substance dependence to seek professional treatment. During a 2023 appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he addressed the continuous effort required to manage his condition.
It is such a big part of my life. It's a 24/7 job, and there's so much to it.
In a social media video published in December 2025, which was later removed, Gerber described his treatment protocols for panic attacks, noting he had taken medications including buprenorphine, Xanax, and Valium. He also detailed lifestyle adjustments aimed at maintaining stability, including regular exercise regimens and complete abstention from alcohol.
