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Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and Kaia Gerber Mourn Presley Gerber
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In Short: The family of Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has released heartfelt tributes following his death at age 27.
On Sunday, Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and their daughter Kaia Gerber shared a statement mourning the loss of Presley Gerber, who died on September 20 at a rehab facility. According to Deadline and Entertainment Weekly, the family described Presley as a 'sweet, beautiful soul.'
Entertainment Weekly and Fox News reported that the family expressed their pride in how Presley 'showed up in the world, with kindness and vulnerability.' They also thanked fans for their support during this difficult time. Both outlets noted that the family is asking for privacy during this period of grief.
InStyle and Just Jared detailed Presley's last public appearance on May 20, where he joined his parents in supporting his sister Kaia at a launch event for her collaboration with Re/Done in Los Angeles. InStyle also highlighted Presley's modeling career, which began at age 15 with IMG Models and included campaigns for Calvin Klein and Moschino.
Entertainment Weekly and Variety reported that Cindy Crawford shared a black-and-white photo of Presley on Instagram, with what appeared to be wings wrapped around his body. Crawford wrote, 'i love you the bluest, to the moon and back and back again, forever big brother,' reflecting on their close relationship.
Fox News and Variety noted that Presley had been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction. Variety quoted a statement from Cindy Crawford, who wrote, 'I don’t have the words. And maybe the tiny mercy is that we didn’t need them all along. Words fail, and words subtract and words summarize and words always lack truth.'
Paris Hilton, a close friend of Presley's, also shared her condolences. According to 7News (Australia) and Femalefirst (United Kingdom), Hilton described Presley as a 'beautiful soul' with a 'gentle heart.' She wrote on Instagram, 'I’ll always cherish the memories we shared — the laughs, the conversations and just being around you.'
Both 7News (Australia) and Femalefirst (United Kingdom) reported that Presley had spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health and addiction, stating that his goal was to help others who were going through similar issues. Femalefirst (United Kingdom) quoted Presley as saying, 'Having struggled with mental health, depression and some other things that come along with that, I think that 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.'
Despite the different details provided by various outlets, all sources agree that Presley Gerber was remembered as a kind and loving individual who faced his struggles with courage and compassion.
What this adds
The family's statement and Paris Hilton's tribute highlight Presley's impact on those around him and his dedication to helping others.
What's confirmed
- On Sunday, Cindy Crawford mourned the loss of her first-born she described as a “sweet, beautiful soul” in a statement signed by herself, husband Rande Gerber and their daughter Kaia Gerber, after Presley died on Sept. 20 in a rehab facility.
- “We are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother,” Crawford began the message.
- Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber are remembering their late son and brother, Presley Walker Gerber, as a "sweet, beautiful soul" in heartbreaking tributes shared weeks after his death.
What's still developing
- Cindy Crawford is paying tribute to her son, Presley Gerber, nearly one month after his death at 27.
- “Now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone.’” If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7.
- “My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything,” Kaia told Vogue in a profile published on Aug. 11.
- Rande Gerber is remembering his late son, Presley Gerber, with a series of emotional posts.
- Kaia, 25, later shared a lengthy personal letter to her older brother, reflecting on their childhood, their close relationship and how she is learning to live without him.
- Paris Hilton and Presley Gerber moved in the same celebrity circles for years, with Hilton remembering the late model as someone with a 'gentle heart.' Paris Hilton is mourning the death of her longtime friend Presley Gerber.
- She had written “Love you bro” beneath his Vuori modelling pictures, adding affectionate emojis.
- According to Page Six, Gerber attended Hilton’s 39th birthday celebration in 2020, and he was also present at the January 2026 premiere of Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir.