The death of Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, is being investigated as an overdose.<\/p>\n
The 27-year-old died at a rehab facility on Sunday. Santa Monica Police said on Monday they were investigating his death as a suspected overdose, and there was no indication of foul play at this time. <\/p>\n
“The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner,” the police said in a statement.<\/p>\n
Allie Jenkins, the family’s representative, confirmed Gerber’s death. In an email on Sunday night, Jenkins said: \u201cThe family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.\u201d <\/p>\n
Presley Walker Gerber, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber attend the Celine Fall\/Winter 2023 Fashion Show, December 2022. Credit: Invision\/ AP<\/p>\n
Born in California in 1999, Presley Walker Gerber was the son of American model and actress Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, who married in 1998.<\/p>\n
Like his sister, Kaia Gerber, he entered the modelling industry at a young age, making his runway debut for Italian label Moschino at 16. <\/p>\n
Gerber went on to walk for brands including Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, as well as US labels Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. <\/p>\n
He modelled in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Celine, Pepsi and Omega, and for magazines including GQ Style and The New York Times Style Magazine. <\/p>\n
Gerber spoke openly about his struggles with depression and substance abuse in recent years.<\/p>\n
He ran his own \u201cMental Health Mondays\u201d initiative and worked with NGOs including the LA homelessness charity, A Sense of Home, according to DNA Model Management, which signed Gerber in 2019. <\/p>\n
Presley Gerber attends the CFDA Fashion Awards at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, June 2019. Credit: Invision\/ AP<\/p>\n
Appearing on the Studio 22 podcast in 2023, he discussed using his platforms to raise mental health awareness, sharing his experience of mental health and depression. <\/p>\n
Gerber said: \u201c(Mental health) is an issue. It is such a big part of my life. It\u2019s a 24\/7 job, and there\u2019s so much to it. <\/p>\n
“What I hope I can do is have made the mistakes for some other people, so they don\u2019t have to make the same mistakes that I made.\u201d <\/p>\n
Last December, Gerber posted a video to Instagram detailing his use of prescription medication to help his mental health. <\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately, I\u2019ve had a lot of loss in many different forms recently,\u201d he said. \u201cSo that is not an excuse, but it\u2019s the reason why I am where I\u2019m at now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Crawford commented on the video at the time and said: \u201cPresley – we love you and you are not alone.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 60-year-old supermodel posted on Facebook to mark her son\u2019s 27th birthday in July, writing: \u201cI\u2019m so proud of the man you\u2019ve become, but I\u2019ll always see you as my little boy!\u201d<\/p>\n
Rande Gerber, Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber and Presley Walker Gerber in London, December 2018. Credit: Invision\/ AP<\/p>\n
His sister Kaia discussed Gerber’s \u201cdecade-long struggle with drug addiction\u201d in the September 2026 issue of Vogue. <\/p>\n
She said: \u201cWhen something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think that\u2019s also why I started to self-identify as the easy one and never wanted to ask for help. Because it felt like too much to have two children who were needing.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn\u2019t share anything \u2014 and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says: \u2018I\u2019m gonna be very human for everyone.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s only so much you can hide from the world. And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you\u2019re ashamed of them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kaia Gerber has spoken about her brother’s ‘decade-long struggle with drug addiction’. Credit: Invision\/ AP<\/p>\n
Gerber had received drug withdrawal treatment in the months before his death. <\/p>\n
In March he posted a video of him taking a \u201cpre Ibogaine Flood Dose\u201d in Cancun, Mexico – a naturally occurring psychedelic drug used to treat substance use disorders, particularly opioid, and alcohol dependence. <\/p>\n
Ibogaine is illegal in the US but it is legal to possess and administer in Mexico, making the country a popular location for treatment.<\/p>\n
It is an unlicensed and experimental drug in the UK and is not available on the NHS.<\/p>\n
Gerber said he had, “faced what I had been running from, and somewhere in all of it, I started finding my way back to myself”. <\/p>\n
Crawford commented on the video: \u201cYou are a warrior! Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!\u201d<\/p>\n
His father commented: \u201cI\u2019m so proud of you and your courage. Facing what\u2019s hard takes real strength and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. I love you so much.\u201d <\/p>\n
His sister, Kaia Gerber, added: \u201cThat\u2019s my brother I am so damn proud.\u201d<\/p>\n
Subscribe for free to our weekly <\/a>newsletter<\/a> for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News. Direct to your inbox every Friday morning. <\/p>\n Paying tribute to Presley, Paris Hilton said she felt “completely heartbroken” and described him as “sweet, sensitive, kind and genuine” and a “beautiful soul”. <\/p>\n Writing on Instagram she said: “I cared about you so much, And I\u2019m going to miss you more than words can say.<\/p>\n \u201cYou had such a gentle heart and there was something so special about you that anyone who was lucky enough to know you could feel.<\/p>\n \u201cI hope you knew how deeply loved you were and how many people cared about you.<\/p>\n \u201cMy heart is with your entire family during this unimaginable time. Rest in peace, my friend. Love you forever. You will be so deeply missed.\u201d<\/p>\n How to get help if you are struggling with your mental health<\/p>\n CALM<\/a> (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Helpline: 0800 58 58 58<\/p>\n MIND<\/a> provides advice and support<\/a> to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Information line: 0300 123 3393<\/p>\n