Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dead at 27

The Associated Press

· Posted: Sep 21, 2026 11:19 AM EDT | Last Updated: 9 minutes ago

Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said.

Gerber, a model and mental health advocate, died at a rehab facility in Los Angeles, according to online records of the L.A. County Medical Examiner. No cause of death or further details have been shared at this time.

The death was confirmed by Allie Jenkins, a representative for Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber.

"The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time," Jenkins said in an email Sunday night.

Presley was the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber.

Presley Gerber, left, Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber shown in Los Angeles in May. (Gilbert Flores/WWD/Getty Images)

His fashion ⁠work included ⁠campaigns and ‌runway appearances for brands such as Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. In 2018, he appeared alongside his mother ⁠in Pepsi's Super Bowl LII commercial.

He had previously opened up about his struggles with ‌mental health and substance use. In an Instagram post last November, he shared he had started a series ​called "Mental health Mondays," saying "the goal was to ⁠spark real conversations about the stuff ⁠most people hide."

In December 2025, Gerber discussed taking several medications, including buprenorphine, Xanax and Valium, while dealing with panic attacks in a since-deleted Instagram video, according to People Magazine.

In August, his sister Kaia ⁠Gerber spoke about her brother's struggles ​in an ⁠interview with Vogue magazine. "When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone," she said.

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 counselling on the website.
• This guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health outlines how to talk about suicide with someone you're worried about.