Kaia Gerber Mourns Brother Presley Gerber After Heartfelt Reflection on His Addiction Journey
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has passed away at 27. The news follows sister Kaia’s candid interview about his mental health battle.
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Tragedy has struck the Gerber-Crawford family following the death of Presley Gerber at the age of 27. The son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, at a rehabilitation facility, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records obtained by TMZ. While the loss has been confirmed, an autopsy has yet to be completed to determine the official cause of death.
His passing comes just one month after his sister, actress Kaia Gerber, 25, spoke candidly with Vogue about the family’s experience navigating Presley’s addiction. In the August 2026 interview, Kaia reflected on how the crisis “levels everyone” in a household. She admitted that she often identified as the “easy one” who avoided asking for help because she didn't want her parents to have "two children who were needing."
Despite the family’s private nature, Kaia credited her brother with teaching them the importance of vulnerability. “We have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone,’” she shared, noting that trying to hide such struggles only makes a loved one feel ashamed. The siblings shared a deep bond, famously marked by tattoos of each other's names: “Kaia” on Presley’s tricep and “Prez” on Kaia’s shoulder blade.
Presley was a vocal advocate for mental wellness through his Instagram series, “Mental Health Mondays,” where he detailed his battles with depression and substance use. In March 2026, he shared his experience with an “ibogaine flood dose,” a plant-based psychoactive compound used to treat addiction. His advocacy continued into June, when he participated in a mental health panel in Malibu with his parents in attendance. During the event, he told the audience he began to feel “free” only when he was “finally honest with myself.”
In the wake of the news, a representative for the Gerber family requested privacy during this “very difficult and painful time.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or substance abuse, help is available. Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or reach the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
