Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27.
Gerber died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at a Los Angeles-area rehabilitation facility, according to information attributed to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. An autopsy has not been completed, and no cause of death has been released.
A representative for the Gerber-Crawford family said the family is asking for privacy during what it described as a difficult and painful time.
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What is known about Presley Gerber’s death
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s case-search system lists deaths investigated by the county and may be updated as an examination proceeds. The office has not publicly released a final cause or manner of death in Gerber’s case.
That means details circulating about the circumstances of his death remain unconfirmed. There has been no public announcement of an overdose, suicide or other specific cause.
The family’s request for privacy also limits the details currently available about the location and circumstances surrounding Gerber’s death.
Presley Gerber’s family
Gerber was the only son of Crawford and Rande Gerber. His younger sister, Kaia Gerber, is a model and actor who has also built a career in fashion and television.
The family became a familiar presence in fashion and entertainment coverage through Crawford’s modelling career and the professional work of both children. Presley appeared publicly with his parents and sister at a number of industry events, including family fashion campaigns and film premieres.
He was born in 1999 and was 27 at the time of his death.
Kaia Gerber had recently discussed her brother’s struggles
In an interview published by Vogue in August 2026, Kaia Gerber spoke about the effect her older brother’s long-running struggles with addiction had on their family.
She said the experience shaped how she viewed herself within the family and described Presley as someone who had become increasingly open about his personal difficulties. Her comments were published weeks before his death.
Those earlier remarks should not be treated as an explanation of Gerber’s death. The medical examiner has not determined or announced a cause.
Presley Gerber’s public career
Gerber worked as a model and was represented in fashion industry profiles as the son of Crawford and Rande Gerber. He appeared in editorials, campaigns and public events connected to his family’s fashion and business interests.
He also drew public attention in 2019 after being arrested on a driving-under-the-influence charge in California. Court proceedings that year resulted in probation, a required driving-under-the-influence program and community service, according to publicly reported court details.
His public life was often discussed in relation to his mother’s legacy and his sister’s modelling career, but Gerber also maintained a separate presence through social media and occasional fashion work.
What happens next
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is expected to continue its investigation before releasing a final determination, if the case information becomes available publicly.
Autopsy and toxicology testing can take time, particularly when additional laboratory analysis is required. Until those processes are complete, the cause and manner of death should be considered undetermined.
Any funeral or memorial arrangements have not been publicly announced by the family.
For now, the family is asking the public to respect its privacy as it mourns Gerber’s death.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Presley Gerber?
Presley Gerber was a model and the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. He was also the older brother of model and actor Kaia Gerber.
How old was Presley Gerber when he died?
Presley Gerber was 27 years old.
When did Presley Gerber die?
Gerber died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, according to information attributed to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
What was Presley Gerber’s cause of death?
A cause of death has not been released. An autopsy and related examination were still pending at the time of the family’s statement.
What has Presley Gerber’s family said?
A representative said the family is asking for privacy during the difficult and painful period following his death.
Fact-Checked: Key details were checked against the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s public case-search information and a primary-source interview published by Vogue.
Disclaimer: This article will be updated if the medical examiner or Gerber family releases additional confirmed information.