Kaia Gerber Breaks Silence on Brother Presley's Death: "I Loved Being Your Sister"

Almost a month after Presley Gerber died at 27, his sister Kaia Gerber is speaking out. The model and actress shared a childhood video and a photo of the two of them on Instagram, along with a statement that stopped the internet:“i loved being your sister. it has always been, and will forever be, my favorite thing about myself.”Presley was pronounced dead at a Santa Monica rehab facility on Sept. 20, the day after he checked in, and the family says an official cause of death has not been announced.

The same day as Kaia’s post, she joined her parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber in a joint statement expressing their heartbreak over losing their son and thanking supporters for the outpouring of love. They called Presley a“sweet, beautiful soul.”Kaia had previously spoken candidly about her brother’s addiction and mental health struggles in a Vogue cover story, making this public tribute feel less like a celebrity headline and more like a family allowing the world into their grief.

Stories like this can be a lot, so it’s okay if it brings up big feelings. If addiction or loss is part of your world, we’ve included resources so you can find support or help a loved one. What’s one thing you’d want your sibling to know that you’ve never said out loud?