Presley Gerber Dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old model and son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, has died. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said he died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. The cause of death has not been released. Presley was one of the couple’s two children, and his sister, Kaia Gerber, also works as a model. A representative for Crawford said the family is asking for privacy during this painful time.
His Family Had Spoken About Mental Health Struggles
Last month, Kaia Gerber told Vogue that her brother’s drug use and mental health struggles had affected the entire family. “When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,” she said. Her comments offered a glimpse of the burden carried by relatives while Presley faced difficulties that had become increasingly public. The family had not disclosed a cause of death, and there is no basis to assume one.
Gerber Discussed His Treatment Publicly
Presley stepped back from social media last November, saying he needed to focus on his mental health. A month later, he posted a video about his personal life and the medications he said he was taking for night terrors and panic attacks. He said he used buprenorphine twice a day and that his benzodiazepine doses had fluctuated depending on what was happening in his life. He also mentioned Xanax and Valium, saying he no longer knew how much he was taking. “I feel like honesty is the best policy,” he said, while acknowledging that doctors had given him different guidance and that the situation was frightening.
A Modeling Career and a Desire to Help Others
Presley began modeling at 15 and appeared in campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein. He was arrested for driving under the influence in 2019. In a February 2023 interview on the Studio 22 podcast, he said he hoped to help people dealing with depression or other struggles. “Whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place that I was in at one point in my life, that’s all I need to do,” he said. He also expressed hope that sharing his mistakes could help others avoid making the same ones.
The Family Is Asking for Privacy
Presley’s public comments showed someone trying to make sense of painful experiences while speaking openly about treatment, loss, and mental health. He did not explain what losses he had experienced, and his family has not provided additional details about his death. The family’s request for privacy should be respected as they mourn. Presley is survived by his parents and sister, and those close to him are asking for prayers during this difficult time.
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