Presley Gerber Dies at 27 in Santa Monica, California, as Fashion World Mourns Cindy Crawford’s Son

Presley Walker Gerber, the son of internationally recognized supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27. His death was reported on September 20, 2026, after he was found at a rehabilitation facility in the Santa Monica area of California. <Cite refs={[“turn340821search3”,“turn340821search4”]} />

A representative for his family confirmed the news and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy during a difficult period. The announcement prompted renewed attention to Gerber’s life, career and the personal challenges he had discussed publicly. <Cite refs={[“turn340821search3”,“turn340821search8”]} />

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, Gerber was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m. on September 20. The medical examiner’s office stated on September 21 that the investigation was still in its early stages and that additional testing was required before the cause and manner of death could be determined. <Cite refs={[“turn340821search1”]} />

Santa Monica police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Although media reports have described a suspected overdose, the medical examiner has not established an official cause of death. The circumstances should therefore be treated as unconfirmed while the investigation and testing continue. <Cite refs={[“turn340821search1”,“turn340821search3”]} />

Gerber developed a modeling career from his teenage years, following in the footsteps of his mother. He worked with well-known fashion labels, including Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana, and appeared in runway shows and advertising campaigns. His work helped establish him as a recognizable figure in the fashion industry beyond his family background. <Cite refs={[“turn340821search0”,“turn340821search10”]} />

In 2018, Gerber appeared alongside Crawford in a Pepsi Super Bowl commercial that recreated elements of her famous earlier campaign. The appearance offered audiences a glimpse of their relationship and brought mother and son together in a major advertising project. <Cite refs={[“turn340821search3”,“turn340821search10”]} />

Gerber was also the older brother of model and actor Kaia Gerber. In recent years, he had spoken openly about his experiences with mental health challenges and substance use. Through a social media series called “Mental Health Mondays,” he encouraged conversations about issues people often find difficult to discuss. <Cite refs={[“turn340821search0”,“turn340821search10”]} />

His openness brought attention to the personal difficulties behind his public image. His death has renewed discussion about mental health and substance-use challenges, although his individual circumstances should not be reduced to assumptions while the official investigation remains ongoing.

As his family grieves, details about funeral arrangements and memorial services have not been confirmed in the sources cited here. The family has requested privacy, and further information about the circumstances of his death is expected to depend on the medical examiner’s findings.

Presley Gerber is being remembered for his work in fashion, his public willingness to discuss personal struggles and his place within a family known internationally through fashion and entertainment. He was 27.