Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at 27. He passed away Sunday at a rehab facility in Santa Monica, where he was undergoing treatment. No official cause of death has been released, and an autopsy is still pending. TMZ reported that authorities suspect a drug overdose while he was in care. His sister, model Kaia Gerber, and his parents are now navigating an unimaginable loss.
Those close to the family say Presley had been open about his addiction and mental health journey, including publicly sharing his ibogaine treatment earlier this year. A source told Page Six there“was always concern around Presley,”but his parents“never stopped supporting him.”That phrase says everything about how his family showed up for him, through every high and every setback.
This story hits home for so many households. Addiction doesn’t care about fame, money, or connections. It affects families in every community, and the best thing we can offer is compassion, awareness, and open conversations about getting help. The Gerber family is asking for privacy during this time.
If someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, what’s one way you’ve shown up for them?
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