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Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' to lose son Presley Gerber

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Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' to lose son Presley Gerber. (2026, October 19). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-19/cindy-crawford-son-presley-walker-gerber-statement/107282326

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Cindy Crawford shared on Instagram that her son Presley Gerber died at age 27 in September while at a rehab facility. The supermodel expressed the family's deep sorrow and gratitude for support from friends and fans. Kaia Gerber, Presley’s sister, also paid tribute to him, highlighting his positive impact despite struggles with mental health.

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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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Crawford PERSON · 3× Kaia PERSON · 2× Presley PERSON · 2× Presley Gerber PERSON · 2× American NORP · 1× Cindy Crawford PERSON · 1× Gerber PERSON · 1× Kaia Gerber PERSON · 1× Rande Gerber PERSON · 1× the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ORG · 1×

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Crawford thanked fans for their support, saying: "We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from so many who know and love our family and even strangers who feel our pain."

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🔮 It has always been, and will forever be, my favourite thing about myself," she said.

2026-10-19 · ABC News (AU)

Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' to lose son Presley Gerber · assertive framing

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American supermodel Cindy Crawford has posted a tribute on social media to her son Presley Gerber, who recently died aged 27. asserted

who → post → son

"We are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother," Crawford's Instagram post said. asserted

post → heartbroken → son

"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 → ?

Gerber died in September at a rehab facility, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. uncertain

Gerber → die → Examiner

Crawford thanked fans for their support, saying: "We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from so many who know and love our family and even strangers who feel our pain." asserted

who → thank → pain

Sister, Kaia Gerber, also posted a tribute to "Prez" shortly afterwards. asserted

Sister → post → Prez

"You know how much I loved being your sister. asserted

I → know → ?

It has always been, and will forever be, my favourite thing about myself," she said. asserted

she → say → myself

"You believed people were inherently good because, Presley, you are inherently good." asserted

you → believe → ?

Presley Gerber worked on campaigns and did runway shows for brands such as Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. asserted

Gerber → work → Klein

In 2018, he appeared alongside his mother in Pepsi's Super Bowl LII commercial. asserted

he → appear → commercial

He had previously opened up about his struggles with mental health. asserted

He → open → health

In an Instagram post last November, he said he started a series called Mental health Mondays, saying: "The goal was to spark real conversations about the stuff most people hide." asserted

people → say → stuff

In August, his sister Kaia, spoke about her brother's struggles in an interview with Vogue magazine. asserted

sister → speak → magazine

When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone," she said. asserted

she → happen → everyone