Cindy Crawford and her family are mourning an unimaginable loss after the death of her only son, Presley Gerber, at age 27. The model died on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility in California, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. His family has since asked for privacy as they process the sudden loss.
According to PageSix, those close to the Crawford-Gerber family say the grief has hit particularly hard because of how tight-knit they were. One source told Page Six that Crawford and her son shared an especially close relationship, while another described the supermodel as devastated as the family tries to understand what happened.
Cindy Crawford Is Reportedly Struggling With the Loss
Sources told Page Six that Crawford had always taken an active role in her children’s lives and remained one of her son’s strongest supporters. The outlet reported that she encouraged him as he publicly worked through difficult periods and pursued sobriety. His sister, Kaia Gerber, also previously spoke about how addiction affected their entire family and the complicated roles family members can take on when someone they love is struggling.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Presley Gerber’s death. Santa Monica police have said they are investigating it as a suspected overdose and found no signs of foul play. However, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not yet announced an official cause or manner of death; those findings remain pending after an autopsy and further testing.
Presley Had Spoken Openly About His Personal Struggles
Before his death, Presley had discussed his experiences with addiction and mental health publicly. He used social media to talk candidly about depression, treatment, and the challenges of staying sober, sometimes saying he hoped that sharing his experiences could help others feel less alone. Earlier in 2026, he also documented part of his efforts toward sobriety, with Crawford publicly expressing pride and encouragement for her son.
Away from those struggles, Presley Gerber built a modeling career of his own. He appeared in major fashion campaigns, including Calvin Klein, and once starred alongside Crawford in a 2018 Super Bowl commercial. Friends and family now face the loss of someone they knew far beyond the headlines. Sources have described his wider friend group as deeply shaken, while his family has kept its public statement brief, requesting privacy during what it called a “very difficult and painful time.”