Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehab facility in Santa Monica. An autopsy is pending, and no official cause of death has been released. TMZ reports that authorities suspect a drug overdose while Presley was undergoing treatment.
Presley grew up in one of the most famous families in fashion and entertainment, but he was also candid about his own battles with addiction and mental health. In March, he publicly shared that he had undergone ibogaine treatment. A source close to the family said Crawford and Gerber always worried about their son and never stopped supporting him through his recovery. He is survived by his parents and his sister, model Kaia Gerber, 25.
The loss has sparked conversations online about addiction, the pressures of growing up in the public eye, and how families can support a loved one in recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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