Presley Gerber, son of the renowned supermodel Cindy Crawford, passed away on Sunday at the age of 27, as confirmed by a family spokesperson.
According to a statement, the Santa Monica Police Department is treating Gerber’s death as a suspected overdose.
The statement noted, “Currently, there is no evidence suggesting foul play.”
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner will determine the official cause and manner of death.
Gerber, who was both a model and an advocate for mental health, reportedly died at a rehabilitation center in Los Angeles, as per online records from the L.A. County Medical Examiner.
An examination was conducted by the medical examiner’s office on Monday.
The office stated, “A deputy medical examiner (DME) completed an examination today, and the cause and manner of death have been deferred, indicating that further testing and/or studies were requested to reach a conclusion.”
“Due to the ongoing investigation into the death, the DME is unable to reveal what specific testing and/or studies were requested. Cases that are deferred may take several months before a cause of death is established.”
In a communication with CBC News, the office confirmed that the investigation remains active and that information is “limited.”
According to the statement, “Gerber’s death was declared at 9:45 a.m. on September 20 by the responding paramedics, and the Santa Monica Police Department is leading the investigation.”
At this moment, no cause of death or additional details have been released.
Confirmation of the death was provided by Allie Jenkins, a spokesperson for Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber.
Jenkins stated in an email late Sunday, “The family requests privacy during this extremely challenging and painful time.”
Presley was the older sibling of model and actress Kaia Gerber.
Presley Gerber, left, Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford, and Rande Gerber captured in Los Angeles in May. (Gilbert Flores/WWD/Getty Images)
His modeling career featured campaigns and runway shows for prestigious brands like Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. In 2018, he appeared with his mother in a Super Bowl LII commercial for Pepsi.
He had previously shared his experiences regarding mental health and issues with substance use. In a November Instagram post, he mentioned launching a series called “Mental Health Mondays,” stating that “the aim was to initiate genuine dialogues about matters that many people conceal.”
In December 2025, Gerber talked about using multiple medications, including buprenorphine, Xanax, and Valium, to manage panic attacks in an Instagram video that has since been deleted, as reported by People magazine.
In August, his sister Kaia Gerber discussed her brother’s challenges during an interview with Vogue magazine. “When something like that occurs within a family, it kind of levels everyone,” she expressed.
If you or someone you know is struggling, here’s where to look for help:
- Canada’s Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988.
- Provincial and territorial mental health support.
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868. Text 686868. Live chat counseling available on the website.
- This guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides advice on discussing suicide with someone you’re concerned about.