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Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies aged 27

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Olaya, K. (2026, September 21). Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies aged 27. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/culture/celebrity/presley-gerber-son-of-cindy-crawford-and-rande-gerber-dies-aged-27-20260921-p60z6o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, passed away at age 27 while staying at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles on Sunday. TMZ and People reported that an autopsy has not yet been completed, but a family representative confirmed his death and asked for privacy during this difficult time. In 2019, Presley had previously faced charges of drunk driving and was sentenced to probation and community service.

Written by AI on 2026-09-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died at a rehab facility in Los Angeles on September 20, 2026. The cause of death has not been released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office but is being investigated as a suspected overdose based on emergency call audio obtained by the Daily Mail. Presley had been open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues, including a near-fatal fentanyl overdose that left him in a coma for several days in 2024.

Presley began modeling at age 15 and worked with top fashion brands like Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana. In 2019, he was arrested for DUI and sentenced to three years of probation and community service. His last public girlfriend, Lexi Wood, paid tribute to him on Instagram, highlighting his kindness and courage in fighting addiction.

The rehab center where Presley died, Resolutions Living in Santa Monica, offers intensive outpatient programs for mental health and addiction recovery. Legal experts advise against assuming liability until the medical examiner completes their investigation into the cause of death. The Gerber family has requested privacy during this difficult time.

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Presley PERSON · 4× TMZ ORG · 3× People ORG · 2× Rande Gerber PERSON · 2× American NORP · 1× Cindy Crawford PERSON · 1× Kaia Gerber PERSON · 1× Los Angeles County GPE · 1× Presley Gerber PERSON · 1× the Hollywood Reporter ORG · 1×

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He was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to complete a drink-driving program in addition to two days of community service.

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2026-09-21 · The Sydney Morning Herald

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies aged 27 · mixed framing

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Model Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and American businessman Rande Gerber, has died at 27. asserted

Gerber → die → 27

According to People and celebrity gossip blog TMZ, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that Presley – older brother of model and actor Kaia Gerber – died on Sunday (US Pacific Daylight Time) while at a rehabilitation facility. uncertain

Presley → accord → facility

TMZ reports that an autopsy is yet to be completed, and that a representative of Rande Gerber confirmed Presley had died. asserted

Presley → report → Gerber

“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time,” the representative told TMZ and People. asserted

representative → ask → TMZ

In 2019, Presley was arrested and charged with drink-driving, according to the Hollywood Reporter. uncertain

Presley → arrest → Reporter

He was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to complete a drink-driving program in addition to two days of community service. asserted

He → sentence → service

Presley began modelling as a teenager alongside his sister Kaia, and was signed by the agency IMG Models at 15. asserted

Presley → begin → 15