Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed his passing on Sunday, though the official cause of death remains undisclosed pending further investigation. The Gerber family has requested privacy during this challenging time as they mourn the loss of their only son.
Following in his mother’s footsteps, Presley pursued a modeling career that launched when he was just 15 years old. His early work included runway shows for Moschino in Los Angeles and Dolce & Gabbana in Milan, as well as a Calvin Klein campaign. In 2018, he appeared alongside Crawford in a high-profile Pepsi commercial, establishing his presence in both fashion and entertainment circles.
Gerber openly shared his long-standing battles with substance abuse and mental health issues. In a 2023 podcast interview, he candidly spoke about his experiences with addiction and depression, aiming to raise awareness and offer support to others facing similar struggles. His courage in addressing these personal challenges earned public respect, including from his sister Kaia Gerber, who expressed pride in his openness about being "very human" through his hardships.
Born July 2, 1999, Presley was the elder sibling to Kaia, who herself has gained prominence in modeling and acting. Kaia recently highlighted how Presley’s transparency was impactful in a family that traditionally kept private matters confidential. As the Gerber family grieves, Presley’s legacy includes not only his contributions to the fashion world but also his efforts to bring attention to mental health and addiction issues.
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