Investigation Underway Following Death of Presley Gerber at 27

Investigation into the death of Presley Gerber

Authorities in Santa Monica are investigating the death of 27-year-old Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, who passed away on September 20. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, Gerber was found unresponsive at the Resolutions Living facility, where he had been receiving treatment for addiction. Despite attempts by emergency responders to provide lifesaving care, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has completed an initial examination, though an official cause and manner of death remain pending additional testing. Law enforcement officials have stated that there are currently no indications of foul play, and the investigation is centered on a suspected overdose.

Family and support

In the wake of the tragedy, representatives for the Crawford-Gerber family have requested privacy. The family has received support from close friends, including George and Amal Clooney, who have reportedly been assisting the family at their Los Angeles residence. The families have shared a long-standing personal and business relationship dating back to the 1990s, with Clooney often described as a close family figure to Presley and his sister, Kaia Gerber.

Cindy Crawford has previously spoken candidly about the challenges of grief, reflecting on her own family’s history of loss. In interviews, she noted how the death of her younger brother, Jeffrey, to leukemia in childhood profoundly impacted her perspective on motherhood and familial support, themes that have gained renewed public attention following the loss of her only son.