Police investigate suspected overdose death of model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s son
Authorities are investigating the death of model Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, as a suspected overdose.
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Model Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the age of 27. Authorities are investigating his death as a suspected overdose. Gerber was found deceased at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, after police responded to a call regarding a possible overdose.
An autopsy has been conducted by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office; however, the official cause and manner of death have been deferred, pending additional testing and studies. Police have stated there is no indication of foul play in connection with his death.
The Gerber family has publicly requested privacy during this difficult time. Presley Gerber had been open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse in the past.
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- CNN: Police investigating death of Cindy Crawford’s son, model Presley Gerber, as ‘suspected overdose’