Presley Gerber, a model and the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27 while at a rehabilitation facility.
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Key facts
- •Presley Gerber died on Sunday at a rehabilitation facility at age 27.
- •The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office has not yet determined a cause of death.
- •Gerber made his runway debut at age 16 for the Italian label Moschino.
- •In 2019, Gerber was arrested for a DUI and received three years of probation.
- •Gerber discussed his struggles with depression and addiction in a 2023 podcast interview.
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at the age of 27. His death occurred at a rehabilitation facility, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office. A family representative confirmed the news and requested privacy for the family during this time, though a specific cause of death has not yet been determined.
Modeling Career and Public Life
Following in the footsteps of his mother and younger sister, actor and model Kaia Gerber, Presley Gerber established a career in the fashion industry. He was signed to IMG Models at age 15 and made his runway debut for Moschino in Los Angeles. Throughout his career, he worked with various high-profile brands, including Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, and Calvin Klein. In 2018, he appeared alongside his mother in a Pepsi commercial that recreated her iconic 1992 advertisement.
Personal Challenges and Legal History
In recent years, Gerber spoke publicly about his experiences with mental health struggles, including depression and addiction. In a 2023 interview on the Studio 22 podcast, he discussed his desire to help others who had faced similar challenges. His sister, Kaia, also touched on the family's experience with addiction in a recent issue of American Vogue. Gerber’s public life also included legal issues. In 2019, he was arrested for a DUI in Beverly Hills. He was subsequently sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to complete a DUI program and two days of community service.
Timeline
- 2015Presley Gerber began his modeling career with a Bruce Weber shoot.
- 2018Gerber appeared in a Pepsi commercial alongside his mother, Cindy Crawford.
- 2019Gerber was arrested for a DUI in Beverly Hills and sentenced to three years of probation.
- 2023Gerber spoke about his mental health and addiction struggles on the Studio 22 podcast.
- SundayPresley Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility.
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