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Presley Gerber Dies at 27 as Cause Pending

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC · How we work

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Presley Gerber Dies

Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s son and model, died at a Los Angeles rehab facility.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed his death at age 27, cause pending.
His family requested privacy while grieving the loss.
He signed with IMG Models at 15 and worked for Calvin Klein, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana.
After surviving a near-fatal fentanyl overdose in 2024, he entered ibogaine-based rehab and posted mental-health videos.

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Kaia Gerber Reflects

Kaia Gerber opened a September 2026 Vogue cover story reflecting on her brother Presley’s decade-long drug-addiction struggle and family privacy.
In the interview, Gerber called Presley a “teacher” who urged humanity and openness.
She said she often sees herself as “the easy one,” avoiding help because of her siblings’ needs.
A family representative confirmed Presley’s death to JustJared.com and reiterated the request for privacy.

History

Historical Context

In 1996 Purdue Pharma launched OxyContin, a controlled-release oxycodone whose tablets could release 68 % of the drug when crushed, sparking widespread misuse. Aggressive marketing and a 2007 $600 million penalty failed to curb abuse, fueling a shift to heroin and later fentanyl. Presley’s 2024 fentanyl overdose and 2026 ibogaine rehab illustrate the crisis’s lasting impact on public figures.

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Presley Gerber Dies

Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s son and model, died at a Los Angeles rehab facility.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed his death at age 27, cause pending.
His family requested privacy while grieving the loss.
He signed with IMG Models at 15 and worked for Calvin Klein, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana.
After surviving a near-fatal fentanyl overdose in 2024, he entered ibogaine-based rehab and posted mental-health videos.

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