Presley Gerber, the child of 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 passing as a potential overdose.
“Currently, there are no signs of foul play,” the statement reads.
“The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner will establish the official cause and manner of death.”
Gerber, known for his modeling career and advocacy for mental health, died at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles, as indicated by online records from the L.A. County Medical Examiner.
An examination was conducted by the medical examiner’s office on Monday.
“A deputy medical examiner (DME) carried out an examination today, and the cause and manner of death have been deferred, meaning further testing and/or studies were requested to reach a conclusion,” the office stated in a release.
“Due to the ongoing investigation, the DME is unable to disclose the specific tests and/or studies that were requested. Deferred cases may take several months before a cause of death is established.”
In an email to CBC News, the office confirmed that the investigation is still active and noted that “limited information is available.”
“Gerber’s death was officially pronounced at 9:45 a.m. on September 20 by the responding paramedics, and the Santa Monica Police Department is the agency handling the investigation,” the statement added.
No details regarding the cause of death or additional information have been released at this time.
Allie Jenkins, a representative for Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber, confirmed the death.
“The family requests privacy during this incredibly challenging and painful period,” Jenkins stated in an email on Sunday night.
Presley was the older sibling 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 modeling career included campaigns and runway shows for brands such as Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. In 2018, he appeared with his mother in a Pepsi commercial during Super Bowl LII.
He had been candid about his battles with mental health and substance use issues. In a November Instagram post, he mentioned starting a series called “Mental Health Mondays,” stating that “the aim was to initiate genuine discussions about topics that many people conceal.”
In December 2025, Gerber talked about his use of several medications, including buprenorphine, Xanax, and Valium, while managing panic attacks in a now-deleted Instagram video, according to People magazine.
In August, Kaia Gerber discussed her brother’s challenges in an interview with Vogue magazine. “When something like this occurs in a family, it tends to impact everyone equally,” she remarked.
If you or someone you know is facing difficulties, here are some resources for assistance:
- 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 on the website.
- This guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides guidance on discussing suicide with someone you care about.
