Presley Gerber's death in the US investigated as possible overdose — BBC News

In Santa Monica, United States, police are investigating the death of 27-year-old model Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, as a possible overdose. Gerber died on Sunday at a rehabilitation facility, according to records from the Los Angeles County medical examiner. Santa Monica police reported this, BBC News writes.

Death investigation

The exact cause of death has not yet been established. Police also said they have no indication of foul play.

Ellie Jenkins, a representative for Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber, told CBS News that the family asks for its privacy to be respected during this difficult and painful time.

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Career and public statements

Presley Gerber worked as a model, like his mother and younger sister Kaia Gerber. At the age of 16, he made his runway debut for the Italian brand Moschino and later worked with Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana and Bottega Veneta.

In 2018, he appeared with his sister in a Calvin Klein campaign and with his mother in a Pepsi advertisement shown during the Super Bowl. In recent years, Gerber publicly spoke about difficulties with mental health, depression and drug use. On the Studio 22 podcast in 2023, he said he wanted to help people going through similar experiences.

This month, Kaia Gerber also spoke about her brother's struggle with addiction in an American Vogue article. In July, Cindy Crawford posted childhood photographs of her son on Instagram to mark his 27th birthday.