21 September 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27, according to his family representative and records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
Gerber died on Sunday, September 20, at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles, according to medical examiner records. The cause of death has not been disclosed, and an autopsy was pending.
Family Requests Privacy
A representative for the Gerber-Crawford family confirmed the death and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy.
“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time,” the representative said.
Presley was the only son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber.
Presley Gerber’s Modeling Career
Presley began his modeling career at a young age after signing with IMG Models at 15.
He made his runway debut with Moschino and later worked with major fashion brands including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana and Celine. He also appeared alongside his mother in a recreation of her famous Pepsi advertisement.
His career placed him in the fashion spotlight alongside his younger sister Kaia, who also became a successful model and actress.
He Spoke Publicly About Mental Health
In recent years, Presley had spoken openly about personal struggles and mental health.
He created a series called “Mental Health Mondays” on social media, where he discussed his experiences and encouraged people struggling with mental-health and substance-use issues to seek support.
His openness had also been discussed publicly by Kaia in a recent Vogue interview.
Kaia Gerber Had Recently Spoken About Her Brother
In the September 2026 issue of Vogue, Kaia discussed her brother’s long-running struggles and the effect they had on their family.
She described being proud of Presley’s willingness to speak openly about difficult experiences and said his decision to be candid helped challenge the stigma surrounding such issues.
A Life in the Public Eye
Born in 1999 in Beverly Hills, California, Presley grew up in one of America’s best-known celebrity families.
Despite his family’s fame, he pursued his own career in modeling and appeared in international fashion campaigns and runway shows.
His relationship with his mother also attracted public attention over the years, including their joint appearance in the 2018 recreation of Crawford’s iconic Pepsi commercial.
Cause of Death Not Yet Announced
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the cause of Presley’s death.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s records confirm the location and date of death, but further details were pending an autopsy. It would therefore be premature to speculate about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Tributes and Privacy
News of Presley’s death has prompted reactions from people in the fashion and entertainment industries.
For the Crawford-Gerber family, however, the immediate request has been for privacy as they deal with the loss.
Presley is survived by his parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and his sister, Kaia Gerber.