Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber shared public tributes to Presley Gerber on social media, marking the first time they have spoken since his death.

Cindy Crawford and her daughter Kaia Gerber paid tribute to Presley Gerber on Sunday, sharing emotional statements on social media nearly one month after his death. The family released a joint statement describing Presley as a "sweet, beautiful soul" and thanking fans for their support. Presley died on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 27.

Family Statement and Reaction

In a statement signed by Cindy Crawford, her husband Rande Gerber, and Kaia Gerber, the family expressed that they were "beyond heartbroken" to lose their son and brother. They stated they felt blessed to have had Presley in their lives for 27 years and praised his kindness and vulnerability. The statement concluded with the words, "Til we meet again our sweet boy. We love you forever, Mom, Dad and Kaia."

Kaia Gerber's Personal Tribute

Kaia Gerber shared a separate post featuring throwback photos and videos, describing her love for her brother as her "favorite thing about myself." She wrote that she came into the world with a "white-knuckle grip" around him and that her love for him was so immense it felt like it would "swallow me whole." In another part of her post, she admitted to being "down on my knees" and stated, "I was born loving you. I will die loving you."

Circumstances of Death

Presley Gerber died on September 20 at a Santa Monica rehab facility. The Santa Monica Police Department treated the death as a suspected overdose, while the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office performed an autopsy but deferred determining the cause and manner of death pending the police investigation. Presley had previously been open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse.