Presley Gerber Dead at 27: Coroner Defers Cause of Death as Family Mourns

Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old model and son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, was pronounced dead Monday morning in Santa Monica, according to officials. His body was released to his family after an autopsy was completed, but the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner deferred the cause and manner of death pending additional testing. That process can take months, so no official determination is expected soon. The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating, and authorities say no foul play is suspected.

Beyond the famous last name, Presley was known for speaking openly about his addiction and mental health struggles. His sister, model Kaia Gerber, once said her brother chose to be“very human for everyone”rather than keeping things private. Presley himself said that helping even one person get out of the dark place he’d been in was all he needed to do. That candor resonated with fans who watched him grow up in the spotlight.

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