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Presley Gerber, 27, Dies at Los Angeles Rehab Facility
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Core Event: Death at a Rehabilitation Center
Presley Walker Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on September 20, 2026 at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The examiner’s report did not disclose a cause of death, and an autopsy was pending.
Background & Context
Born July 2, 1999 in Brentwood, California, Gerber signed with IMG Models at 15 and debuted on the Moschino runway in 2016. He later walked for Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Burberry and Bottega Venezia, and appeared with his mother in a Pepsi Super Bowl LII commercial in 2018.
Gerber became a vocal mental-health advocate, speaking about his own depression and addiction in interviews and podcasts, including a 2023 appearance on Studio 22.
Data & Statistics
- Birthdate: July 2, 1999
- Modeling debut: 2016 (Moschino)
- DUI conviction: 2019, three years’ probation
Official Statements & Responses
- Family spokesperson (Allie Jenkins): The family requested privacy during this “very difficult and painful time.”
- Los Angeles County Medical Examiner: Confirmed Gerber’s death occurred at the rehab facility; cause of death not released.
On-the-Ground Reports
Friends posted tributes on social media. Paris Hilton described Gerber as “a beautiful soul.” Fashion photographer Collier Schorr recalled seeing Gerber support his sister Kaia during a Teen Vogue shoot, noting his struggle to stay present under public scrutiny.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Presley, you were such a beautiful soul,” — Paris Hilton
What’s Next
No public events or investigations have been announced. The family’s request for privacy suggests no immediate statements are expected, and the medical examiner’s final findings have not been released.