Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27, leaving his family, friends and the fashion world mourning a young man who had increasingly used his public platform to speak candidly about mental health and addiction.

Gerber died on September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California. His death was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner and by a representative for his family. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Gerber was pronounced dead by responding paramedics at 9:45 a.m. on September 20. An examination was subsequently conducted, but officials deferred the determination of both the cause and manner of death while additional testing and studies are completed.

According to the Medical Examiner, deferred cases may take several months before a final cause of death can be established. As of the latest publicly available information, Gerber’s official cause of death has therefore not been determined.

That distinction is especially important because reports circulating online have repeatedly described the death as an overdose. Santa Monica police have said they are investigating the death as a suspected overdose, and authorities reported no indication of foul play. However, a suspected overdose is not the same as an officially certified cause of death. CBS News

Shortly after the news became public, a representative for Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and their family asked that their privacy be respected during what they described as an extremely difficult and painful time.

Presley was the eldest child of Crawford and Gerber and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber.

The sudden loss has reportedly left the family struggling with decisions about how to honor him publicly. Recent reports indicate that the family has been considering a very small and private memorial rather than a large Hollywood funeral or public ceremony.

A source told People that the family was still deciding how best to remember Presley and that maintaining privacy was a priority as relatives processed the loss.

Separate reports have said that possibilities discussed by the family included an intimate gathering at the Gerber family home in Malibu. A beachside remembrance had also reportedly been considered, but there has been no reliable public confirmation that such a ceremony has already taken place.

For that reason, photographs circulating on social media that appear to show a beach funeral or memorial for Presley should not automatically be treated as authentic documentation of an actual family service unless their origin can be independently verified.