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Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber break their silence after son Presley’s tragic death: ‘We are beyond heartbroken’

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Serna, V., & Sarner, L. (2026, October 18). Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber break their silence after son Presley’s tragic death: ‘We are beyond heartbroken’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/18/celebrity-news/cindy-crawford-and-rande-gerber-break-silence-after-son-presleys-tragic-death/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-18 · by Vanessa Serna, Lauren Sarner
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Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber have released a statement mourning the death of their son Presley, who died at age 27 in September at an unnamed rehab facility due to suspected drug overdose. The couple’s tribute on Instagram highlights Presley’s struggles with addiction and mental health, for which he had been open about seeking therapy and treatment. Crawford expressed gratitude for support from friends and the public during this difficult time.
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Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber released a heartfelt statement on Instagram on October 18, 2026, expressing their grief over the death of their son Presley Gerber, who died at age 27 due to a suspected overdose while staying in an undisclosed rehab facility. The couple described Presley as "a sweet, beautiful soul" and thanked supporters for their love and understanding during this difficult time. Presley's sister, model Kaia Gerber, also shared her own tribute on Instagram, acknowledging the pain of losing her brother without finding the right words to express it. Both parents praised Presley’s kindness and vulnerability, highlighting his advocacy for mental health awareness. The official cause of death has not been confirmed by authorities as of yet.

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“My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything — and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone,’” she told Vogue in August 2026.
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Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber have spoken out about their son Presley’s tragic death at 27. asserted
Crawford → speak → 27
“We are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother,” a tribute posted to the model’s Instagram Sunday read, featuring a black-and-white photo of Presley with angel wings. asserted
tribute → heartbroken → wings
“We feel so blessed to have had Presley in our lives for 27 years. asserted
We → feel → years
He is a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever. asserted
who → love → ?
We are so proud of how he showed up in the world, with kindness and vulnerability,” they added. asserted
they → show → kindness
Crawford expressed her family’s gratitude for “the outpouring of love and support from so many who know and love our family and even strangers who feel our pain.” “Til we meet again our sweet boy. asserted
we → express → boy
We love you forever, Mom, Dad and Kaia 🪽,” the statement concluded. asserted
statement → love → 🪽
Presley died at an undisclosed rehab facility of a suspected overdose on Sept. 20. asserted
Presley → die → Sept.
A cause of death has yet to be confirmed. asserted
cause → have → death
He’s survived by his actress/model sister Kaia, 25, as well as his former supermodel mother, 60, and businessman father, 64. asserted
He → survive → sister
The couple tied the knot in 1998 and welcomed Presley in 1999, as their oldest child and only son. asserted
couple → tie → child
In the years before his passing, Presley talked openly about his addiction battles and mental health struggles. asserted
Presley → talk → battles
During a 2023 appearance on the “Studio 22” podcast, Presley noted that he struggled with “mental health, depression and some other things that come along with that.” asserted
that → note → that
He also noted that he spent “a lot” of time in therapy trying to “look into myself“ over the years. asserted
he → note → years
It’s a 24/7 job, and there’s so much to it.” asserted
It → ’ → it
Per The List, he took to Instagram Stories in 2024 to talk about “dealing with [a] current, very high opioid addiction.” asserted
he → take → addiction
In March, Presley wrote that he had “started finding [his] way back to [him]self,” adding via Instagram, “We shall see. asserted
We → write → Instagram
Praying it’s the last time I have to come back [to treatment]. asserted
I → pray → treatment
Next time I’d like to choose.” asserted
I → like → ?
“My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything — and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone,’” she told Vogue in August 2026. asserted
she → share → August
“The Shards” actress noted that Presley’s issues were, “why I started to self-identify as the easy one and never wanted to ask for help.” asserted
I → note → help
When news of Presley’s death broke on Sunday, Kaia and her parents released a joint statement requesting “privacy during this very difficult and painful time.” asserted
Kaia → break → time
If you or someone you care about is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). asserted
you → care → HELP
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → Conversation
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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