In brief
Cindy Crawford announced on Instagram that the family is beyond heartbroken after the passing of her son Presley Gerber at age 27. A black-and-white image of him accompanied the post. Police say the death is under investigation as a suspected overdose. Presley had begun a modelling career with Moschino at 16 and been public about his mental health struggles. His sister Kaia also posted a moving tribute. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has the case pending additional work, while the Santa Monica Police ruled no foul play.
Supermodel Cindy Crawford has expressed that she and the family are beyond heartbroken following the tragic death of her 27‑year‑old son, Presley Gerber.
She posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, sharing a black‑and‑white photo of him and describing him as a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved.
Presley died on 20 September at a California rehabilitation facility. Police said the death is being investigated as a suspected overdose and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner lists the case as pending additional work.
Presley had already begun a modelling career, debuting with the Italian label Moschino at just 16, and had openly discussed his mental‑health battles and drug use on social media, even establishing a “Mental Health Mondays” series.
In response, his sister Kaia shared a touching tribute on Instagram, posting childhood footage, photos by the ocean, and a handwritten letter to “Prez” that reflected their close bond.
Both the public mourning and ongoing investigation underscore the fragile intersection of fame, mental‑health struggles, and the heavy scrutiny that lives like the Gerber family face.
