Presley Gerber — model, photographer, and the elder child of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber — has died at 27. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office, Gerber died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, while at a rehab facility. A cause of death has not been released, and an autopsy has not yet been completed. In a statement shared with multiple outlets, the family said: “The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.”
| Full Name | Presley Walker Gerber |
| Date of Birth | July 2, 1999, Beverly Hills, California |
| Age at Passing | 27 |
| Parents | Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber |
| Sibling | Kaia Gerber (younger sister) |
| Profession | Model, photographer, mental health advocate |
Life & Career
- Presley Gerber signed with IMG Models as a teenager and made his runway debut for Moschino at 16, later walking for Dolce & Gabbana and appearing in campaigns for Calvin Klein.
- He worked alongside his mother, Cindy Crawford, including a widely noted 2018 Pepsi Super Bowl commercial that recreated her iconic 1992 ad.
- He and his younger sister, Kaia Gerber, both followed their mother into modeling, and the siblings were frequently seen supporting one another at industry events.
- In recent years, Gerber became a vocal advocate for mental health, launching “Mental Health Mondays” on his Instagram, where he candidly discussed his experiences with depression and addiction and encouraged followers to seek support.
- He was open about being in recovery, sharing in posts how community and honest conversation helped him navigate difficult periods, including in the wake of a 2019 DUI arrest that led him to reflect publicly on his struggles and treatment.
- In November 2025, he told followers he was stepping back from social media to focus on his own mental health — a decision his fans and fellow advocates met with support.
What We Know About His Passing
- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed Presley Gerber died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, while at a rehab facility.
- A cause of death has not been released. An autopsy has not yet been completed, and outlets including CNN, NBC News, TMZ, and Forbes have all reported that the exact cause and manner of death remain unknown at this time.
- The Gerber family, through a representative, asked for privacy, stating: “The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.”
- Out of respect for the family, this post will not speculate on cause of death; it will be updated only if and when officials release confirmed information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Presley Gerber was a model, photographer, and mental health advocate, and the elder child of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber.
He was known for his modeling work with IMG Models, runway appearances for labels like Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana, campaigns for Calvin Klein, and for speaking openly about mental health and recovery through his “Mental Health Mondays” series.
His parents are supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber. His younger sister is model Kaia Gerber.
No. As of this writing, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has not released a cause of death, and an autopsy has not yet been completed.
Our thoughts are with Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, Kaia Gerber, and everyone who knew and loved Presley Gerber. He spoke openly about mental health when it would have been easier to stay silent, and that honesty helped many others feel less alone. He will be remembered for his warmth, his creativity, and his willingness to talk about the things that are hardest to talk about.
