Presley Gerber, the model and only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at a Los Angeles rehab facility. He was 27. A family representative confirmed the death, stating the family is asking for privacy during the difficult time.
Family Statement and Medical Examiner Records
Presley Gerber died at a rehab facility on Sunday, September 20, 2026, according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The Hollywood Reporter and other outlets confirmed the timing of his passing through representatives, while USA Today noted that celebrity news outlet TMZ first broke the story.
Allie Jenkins, a representative for Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, released a statement on behalf of the family in an email Sunday night. Representatives also provided the statement to The Hollywood Reporter, CNN, and Deadline.
“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.”
Family Representative, via Deadline and USA Today
Medical examiner records indicate an autopsy is pending completion, with reporting from Deadline noting that an investigation into the cause of death remains ongoing.
Early Life, Modeling Career, and Runway Success
Born Presley Walker Gerber on July 2, 1999, in Beverly Hills, California, he grew up surrounded by the fashion industry. He was the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, a businessman and co-founder of the tequila brand Casamigos. He is also survived by his younger sister, model and actress Kaia Gerber, 25 (The Hollywood Reporter).
His career in fashion began during his teens. Signed by IMG Models at age 15, he made his debut in a 2015 Bruce Weber photo shoot before stepping onto international runways (Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter). He walked in a Moschino show in Los Angeles, appeared for Dolce & Gabbana in Milan, and starred in campaigns for Calvin Klein (The Hollywood Reporter). In 2018, he appeared alongside his mother in a Pepsi ad.
Reflecting on his rapid entry into the public eye during a 2023 interview on the podcast Studio 22, Gerber described the swift transition.
Legal Troubles and Public Challenges
Alongside his modeling work, Gerber experienced well-documented personal hurdles. In 2019, he was arrested in Beverly Hills and charged with a driving under the influence (DUI) offense (The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline). At 19 years old, he was sentenced to three years of probation, ordered to complete a DUI program, and required to fulfill two days of community service (The Hollywood Reporter).
Gerber also spoke openly about navigating mental health struggles and depression (The Hollywood Reporter). In 2020, he got a facial tattoo that read MISUNDERSTOOD
, which he later seemingly had removed (The Hollywood Reporter).