Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died in a rehab facility this week, and the Santa Monica Police Department is investigating the death as a suspected overdose. Officials say no foul play is indicated. An autopsy was completed, but the cause of death was deferred pending further investigation, which means answers may take some time.
On Sunday, the family broke their silence. Rande Gerber reposted a tribute from daughter Kaia and joined Cindy Crawford in a joint statement calling Presley a“sweet, beautiful soul,”adding that they are“beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother.”Kaia’s message was raw and unmistakable, describing grief too big for words. The family asked for privacy and thanked everyone for the love that has poured in.
Presley had spoken openly about his mental health and struggles with substance abuse, which is part of why this loss is landing so hard with people who never met him. If the story is stirring something for you or someone in your life, you don’t have to sit with it alone. How do you think we should talk about addiction openly without taking a family’s pain from them?
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