Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber shared public tributes over the weekend to Presley Gerber, who died at a rehabilitation facility in California on September 20 at age 27. Crawford posted a statement on Instagram, co-signed by Rande and Kaia, saying the family was “beyond heartbroken” and describing Presley as “a sweet, beautiful soul.” The post thanked those who had sent support to the family.
Kaia Gerber posted a separate tribute to her older brother on Sunday, a four-page written letter accompanied by childhood photos and video set to the song “First I Was” by Jake Minch.
A cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has listed the case as pending additional investigation, and the Santa Monica Police Department has said there is no indication of foul play. No further detail about the circumstances of his death has been confirmed by officials.
Presley Gerber signed with IMG Models at age 15 and made his catwalk debut for Moschino at 16, going on to work with brands including Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana and Bottega Veneta over the course of his modeling career. He had spoken openly in recent years about his struggles with mental health and substance use, including through an Instagram series he called “Mental Health Mondays,” in which he discussed his experiences directly with followers.
Friends and public figures including Paris Hilton, Taylor Lautner, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Suki Waterhouse left messages of support following the family’s statements.
People affected by grief, mental health struggles or substance use concerns can find international crisis support lines and resources through organizations such as Befrienders Worldwide, which maintains contact points for callers outside the United States.
