Medical Examiner Releases New Details About Presley Gerber’s Death at 27

New details have emerged surrounding the death of Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, who died at age 27.

Gerber died on September 20, 2026, while staying at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.

An Investigation Is Still Underway

According to the medical examiner, Presley’s death was pronounced at 9:45 a.m. on September 20 after paramedics responded to the facility.

The Santa Monica Police Department is handling the investigation, while the medical examiner continues working to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

At the time of the initial report, officials said there was limited information available and had not announced a final cause or manner of death.

Presley Had Spoken About His Struggles

In the years before his death, Presley had been open about his experiences with mental health, depression and addiction.

During a 2023 podcast appearance, he explained that he hoped speaking about his own struggles could help other people who were facing similar challenges.

His openness became an important part of his public life as he tried to use his experiences to encourage others to seek help and understand that they were not alone.

His Family Has Asked for Privacy

Presley was the only son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber.

Following his death, a representative for the family asked for privacy as they faced what was described as an extremely difficult and painful time.

Cindy and Rande had remained closely involved in their son’s life and supported him through his struggles.

Remembering Presley

Presley began modeling as a teenager, signing with IMG Models at 15 and eventually working with major fashion brands and appearing on international runways.

But beyond his modeling career and famous family, he was increasingly known for speaking candidly about the challenges he faced.

His death has left his parents, sister and loved ones grieving while authorities continue to investigate what happened.

For those who knew him, Presley’s story was about more than the fashion world. It was also about a young man who openly confronted personal struggles and hoped that sharing his experiences might make a difference for someone else.