Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber have spoken publicly for the first time since the death of their son Presley, who passed away Sept. 20 at just 27 years old. The couple shared a black-and-white photo of Presley wearing angel wings on Instagram, writing that they are“beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother.”The post ended with,“Til we meet again our sweet boy. We love you forever, Mom, Dad and Kaia.”Presley died at an undisclosed rehab facility, and the cause of death has not been confirmed.
Presley grew up in the spotlight as the oldest child and only son of Crawford and Gerber, alongside his sister Kaia, 25. In recent years he used his platform to be honest about what he was facing, opening up in 2024 about opioid addiction and sharing in March 2026 that he was finding his way back to himself and hoped his latest round of treatment would be his last. In August, Kaia told Vogue how much she admired her brother’s openness about his struggles. The family has asked for privacy as they grieve.
This story is a painful reminder that addiction can affect any family, no matter how famous or privileged, and that reaching out for help is always worth it. If you or someone you know is struggling, resources like the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are available 24/7. Have you ever had a conversation with someone you love that changed everything?
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