Presley Gerber, the son of renowned supermodel Cindy Crawford, has died at the age of 27.
On September 20, TMZ first reported the news, which was later confirmed by CNN. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, Gerber passed away on Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed as the autopsy has not yet been completed.
A spokesperson for Crawford, her husband Rande Gerber, and their daughter Kaia Gerber stated to TMZ and CNN, "The family requests privacy during this very difficult and painful time."
Born in 1999, Gerber was the only son of Crawford and Rande Gerber. He modeled alongside his sister Kaia and made his runway debut at the age of 16 during the Moschino fashion show in 2016. He later walked for brands such as Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger, and Ralph Lauren, and appeared in advertisements for Calvin Klein, Celine, Pepsi, and Omega.
Gerber had openly discussed his struggles with mental health and substance use. In a 2023 podcast, he mentioned that mental health issues were a "very big part" of his life and engaged in awareness-raising activities. Last December, he released a video discussing prescription medication and panic attacks.
According to TMZ, Gerber was arrested in January 2019 for driving under the influence and was sentenced to three years of probation, completion of a DUI education program, and two days of community service.
Earlier this month, Kaia Gerber spoke to American Vogue about her brother's addiction issues, sharing the challenges the family has faced.
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