New details have emerged following the death of Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, after authorities confirmed that an autopsy has been completed but that the official cause of death remains undetermined.
Presley died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California. His death has left his family and loved ones grieving, while police and medical investigators continue working to determine exactly what happened.
The Santa Monica Police Department said it is investigating the death as a suspected overdose, but authorities have stressed that there is currently no indication of foul play. The final cause and manner of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
The news of Presley’s death was confirmed by a representative for the Crawford-Gerber family, who asked the public to respect their privacy as they navigate the devastating loss.
“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time,” the family spokesperson said.
Presley was just 27 years old.
The son of one of the world’s most recognizable supermodels, he had also established a career of his own in the fashion industry. He was signed by IMG Models as a teenager and went on to work with major fashion brands, including Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. He also appeared alongside his mother in a Pepsi Super Bowl commercial in 2018.
But away from the fashion world, Presley had also spoken publicly about deeply personal struggles involving his mental health and substance use.
Those struggles had become part of his public story in recent years, as he attempted to discuss subjects that many people continue to keep private.
His family, too, had spoken about the challenges they had faced together.
In August 2026, Presley’s younger sister, model and actress Kaia Gerber, discussed her brother’s struggles with addiction in an interview with Vogue. She described the impact his experiences had on the entire family while also expressing pride in the way he had been willing to speak openly about what he was going through.
Now, following his death, authorities have released additional information about the investigation.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers responded at approximately 9:35 a.m. on September 20 to a report of a possible overdose in the 1000 block of Berkeley Street.
When officers arrived, they found an adult male who was already deceased.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the man as Presley Gerber, 27.
Paramedics pronounced him dead at 9:45 a.m., according to the Medical Examiner’s office.
Police are investigating the death as a suspected overdose.
However, authorities have made clear that this does not represent a final determination of the cause of death.
“At this time, there is no indication of foul play,” the Santa Monica Police Department said, adding that the official cause and manner of death would be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
The investigation remains ongoing.
