Empty chair beside a candle and framed photograph symbolizing grief after Presley Gerber’s death at age 27
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Presley Gerber, Son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Dies at 27

ByThe Recover

The model died Sunday at a Los Angeles-area rehabilitation facility, according to county medical examiner records. No cause of death has been released.

By The Recover Editorial Team | Published September 21, 2026

Editor’s note: This report is limited to details confirmed through public records and established news organizations as of September 21, 2026. It will be updated if officials release additional information.

Key Facts

  • Died: Sunday, September 20, 2026, at age 27 [1][2]
  • Location: a rehabilitation facility, according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner; the facility has not been publicly named [2][4]
  • Cause of death: not released; an autopsy had not been completed at the time of reporting [3][5]
  • Survived by: his parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and his younger sister, Kaia Gerber [4][6]

Presley Gerber, a model and the only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died. He was 27. Online records kept by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner show that he died on Sunday, September 20, at a rehabilitation facility. [2][4]

The records offer no further detail. Reporting on Monday indicated that an autopsy had not yet taken place and that the cause and manner of death remained undetermined. [3][5] The Recover will not speculate about the circumstances and will update this article if officials publish their findings.

Family Asks for Privacy

A representative speaking for Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber confirmed the death and said the family is asking for privacy during what the statement called a very difficult and painful time. [1][4]

A Modeling Career That Began at 15

Gerber signed with IMG Models at 15. He went on to walk fashion-week runways for Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana and to appear in campaigns for brands including Calvin Klein and Celine. [1] At 18, he joined his mother in a 2018 Pepsi advertisement that recreated her widely remembered 1992 Super Bowl commercial. [4]

Open About Mental Health and Substance Use

Gerber talked publicly about his mental health and substance use for several years, including speaking about treatment after a DUI charge in 2019. [1] In that case, he was stopped while driving in Beverly Hills at about 4 a.m. in January 2019; TMZ reported that he was sentenced to three years of probation, a DUI program and two days of community service. [3]

In 2024, he posted a video series he called “Mental Health Mondays.” [1] In December 2025, he shared an Instagram video, since deleted, in which he spoke about living with panic attacks. [6]

His Sister Spoke About the Family’s Experience

In a Vogue cover story published in August 2026, Kaia Gerber described her brother’s “decade-long struggle with drug addiction.” [6] She told the magazine that his addiction had taken a toll on their family. [7] She also reflected on how her brother chose to be open with the public about his struggles, even though the family had long kept its private life out of view. [6]

When Addiction Affects the Whole Family

Addiction rarely touches just one person. Parents, siblings, spouses and children often carry years of worry and grief, frequently out of public view. Support is available for family members as well as for the person who is struggling. The Recover’s guides to family support and helping a loved one are a starting point, and peer groups such as Al-Anon and Nar-Anon exist specifically for relatives and friends.

If you or someone you love needs help now:

  • Emergency: call 911 for any medical emergency or immediate danger.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 for mental health or suicidal crisis support. [9]
  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 is a free, confidential treatment referral and information line for individuals and families, available 24/7 in English and Spanish. [8]
  • More options: see The Recover’s crisis resources and mental health resources pages.

Finding Treatment Through The Recover

The Recover is a behavioral health referral network and editorial publication. Families exploring treatment for a loved one, or for themselves, can call The Recover at 888-510-3898 to talk through options, including detox, residential rehab and dual diagnosis care for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.

Sources

[1] ABC News, “Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber dies at 27,” Sept. 21, 2026. https://abcnews.com/US/cindy-crawfords-son-presley-gerber-dies-27/story?id=136609656

[2] NBC Los Angeles, “Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27,” Sept. 20, 2026. https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/presley-gerber-son-of-cindy-crawford-dies-at-27/3944970/

[3] KTLA, “Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27,” Sept. 20, 2026. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/cindy-crawford-son-presley-gerber-death/

[4] NBC News, “Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27,” Sept. 21, 2026. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/presley-gerber-son-cindy-crawford-dies-27-rcna598952

[5] Variety, “Presley Gerber, Model and Son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Dies at 27,” Sept. 2026. https://variety.com/2026/digital/people-news/presley-gerber-dead-model-cindy-crawford-1236870840/

[6] Fox News, “Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dead at 27,” Sept. 2026. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/presley-gerber-son-cindy-crawford-rande-gerber-dead-27

[7] ABC News (Australia), “Supermodel Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber dies aged 27,” Sept. 21, 2026. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-21/cindy-crawford-son-presley-gerber-dies-age-27/107176972

[8] SAMHSA, “SAMHSA’s National Helpline”. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

[9] 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. https://988lifeline.org/

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