In brief
Supermodel Cindy Crawford has publicly mourned the death of her son Presley Gerber, who died at 27 in a California rehab facility. The young model, who began walking the runway for Moschino at 16, was reported to have died from an overdose. Crawford posted a black‑and‑white photo of Presley on Instagram with a tribute to his kindness and vulnerability. The family has called for support and has appreciated the outpouring of love from strangers and supporters. Police investigators are looking into the death, noting no foul play.
Supermodel Cindy Crawford mourns son Presley Gerber, beyond heartbroken
Supermodel Cindy Crawford has said she and her family are beyond heartbroken after the death of her son Presley Gerber.
“He is a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever,” she posted on Instagram, next to a black‑and‑white photo of him. “We are so proud of how he showed up in the world, with kindness and vulnerability.”
Presley, 27, died on 20 September at a rehab facility in California. Police said the death is being investigated as a suspected overdose.
The 27‑year‑old began modeling for Moschino at 16, following in the footsteps of his mother and younger sister Kaia.
Crawford added, “We feel so blessed to have had Presley in our lives for 27 years.”
She thanked the outpouring of love and support from many who know the family and even strangers who feel their pain. “Til we meet again our sweet boy. We love you forever, Mom, Dad and Kaia,” she wrote in closing, with an angel‑wings emoji.
The tribute also listed Presley’s birth and death dates. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has marked the case as pending further investigation; the Santa Monica Police Department has found no indication of foul play.
Presley’s sister Kaia dedicated a post to him on Sunday, sharing a video of the siblings dancing as children, a photo beside the ocean, and a four‑page letter with a blue background.
In the letter, she spoke of their bond, saying “I am learning how to love you when I cannot see you… How to be your sister in a world that I can’t reach for you in.”
In recent years, Presley had spoken openly about his mental health challenges and drug use, often posting on Instagram under “Mental Health Mondays.”
His father Rande Gerber, a well‑known businessman, co‑founded the Casamigos tequila brand with George Clooney.
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