More details have emerged about the final hours of Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, following his death on September 20. Dispatch recordings obtained by PEOPLE indicate that emergency responders received reports involving both a possible overdose and cardiac arrest before arriving at the Santa Monica rehabilitation facility where Gerber died.
According to People, despite those new details, the official Presley Gerber cause of death remains undetermined. Santa Monica police are investigating the death as a suspected overdose, but authorities have stressed that the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner will ultimately determine the official cause and manner of death. Police have found no indication of foul play.
Presley Gerber Cause of Death Deferred After Autopsy
Emergency responders received the call at approximately 9:35 a.m. on September 20, according to police. Officers arrived at the facility and found Gerber dead, while dispatch information referenced an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest. The medical examiner recorded his death at age 27, and authorities began investigating the circumstances surrounding what happened.
An autopsy took place the following day, but it did not immediately provide an answer. The medical examiner deferred the cause and manner of death while awaiting additional testing and studies, a process that officials said could take several months. That means reports of a suspected overdose remain part of the ongoing investigation rather than an official determination of the Presley Gerber cause of death.
Gerber Had Spoken Openly About His Struggles
Before his death, Gerber spoke openly about mental health, substance use, and the pressures of growing up in the public eye. In his final public appearance, he encouraged healthier routines, including spending time outdoors and staying active. His sister Kaia also discussed how his addiction affected their family and shaped the way she responded to her own needs.
Gerber also built a career in fashion, following his mother into modeling while establishing a public identity of his own. His parents remained visible supporters throughout different stages of his life, and the family has asked for privacy as they grieve. For now, authorities continue working toward a definitive answer. The newest information provides more context about the emergency response that morning, but officials have not yet announced the medical findings that will establish exactly what caused Gerber’s death.