Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died of an apparent overdose at a Santa Monica rehabilitation facility on September 20. He had checked into the Resolutions Living home shortly before his death and had been open in the past about his struggles with opioid addiction and depression.
Sources close to the family say his younger sister, model Kaia Gerber, is taking the loss“very, very hard.”One insider described the siblings as far more than brother and sister:“They were like best friends.”Cindy Crawford is reportedly devastated and inconsolable, and the family has asked for privacy during what they call a very difficult and painful time.
The story is a painful reminder that addiction can affect any family, no matter how much money or fame is involved. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, free and confidential help is available through the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, available 24/7.
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