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Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and Kaia Gerber Remember Presley Gerber
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In Short: The family of Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, released a heartfelt statement on October 17, 2023, remembering their beloved son and brother.
In a statement shared on Cindy Crawford's Instagram, the family wrote, 'We are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother. We feel so blessed to have had Presley in our lives for 27 years. He is a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever.'
Presley's public appearances began early, with Cindy attending the premiere of 'Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron' in May 2002 with the then-2-year-old Presley.
The family shared a black-and-white photo of Presley wearing angel wings, alongside a message from Cindy, who wrote, 'When all you want for your birthday is this…' Presley proved he would always be her little boy while sitting in her lap during a boat ride in August 2017.
In February 2023, Kaia Gerber, Presley, and Rande celebrated Cindy's 57th birthday with a darling cake adorned with fruits and long, golden candles.
Presley, who was 27, died on September 21, 2023, at a Santa Monica rehab facility. The Santa Monica Police Department revealed that officers discovered Presley dead on arrival, and detectives were investigating the death as a suspected overdose.
The family expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from those who know and love them, as well as strangers who feel their pain. They added, 'We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from so many who know and love our family and even strangers who feel our pain. Til we meet again our sweet boy. We love you forever, Mom, Dad and Kaia 🪽.'
In a September cover story with Vogue, Kaia opened up about Presley’s drug use over the years and how it affected their family. She said, 'This was never a situation involving two absent Hollywood parents.'
Presley had been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction, and in November 2024, he began a series on his Instagram called 'Mental Health Mondays' to 'spark real conversations about the stuff most people hide.'
The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time, a representative told TMZ.
Presley followed in his mother’s footsteps and began his own modeling career at the age of 15, signing with IMG Models and featuring in a campaign for Calvin Klein, the Moschino runway, and a Pepsi ad alongside his mother.
What this adds
The family's statement and reactions highlight the impact Presley had on their lives and the broader community.
What's confirmed
- “We are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother,” the family wrote in a statement shared to Cindy’s Instagram Oct. 17 alongside a black-and-white photo of Presley wearing angel wings.
- “We are so proud of how he showed up in the world, with kindness and vulnerability,” they added.
- In a statement that was shared September 21 by the Santa Monica Police Department, it was revealed officers who were dispatched discovered Presley dead on arrival at a Santa Monica rehab facility.
- Authorities added that detectives were “investigating the death as a suspected overdose,” and cautioned there was “no indication of foul play.” The stars hit up the party scene after the 2026 Emmys.
- “When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,” she said, then detailing how she started putting her own needs on the back burner.
- “My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything — and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone.’ There’s only so much you can hide from the world,’ “ she told the outlet.
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- "My best friend for life. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER. my whole heart is there celebrating with you today."
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- The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that Gerber died at a rehab facility in September, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
- Gerber was Crawford and Rande Gerber’s eldest child, and the older brother to model-actress Kaia Gerber, 25.
- Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died at a rehab facility, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records.