Cindy Crawford Mourns Son Presley at 27

Supermodel Cindy Crawford says her family is “beyond heartbroken” following the death of her son, Presley Gerber, who died aged 27 at a rehabilitation facility in California.

Family shares emotional tribute

Crawford shared the message on Instagram a month after Presley’s death on September 20, posting a black-and-white photograph of her son alongside a tribute written on behalf of the family.

“We are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother,” Crawford wrote.

She also praised Presley’s character, expressing pride in the way he interacted with the world.

“We are so proud of how he showed up in the world, with kindness and vulnerability,” she added.

The tribute offered a glimpse into the family’s grief as they continue to mourn the loss of Presley, who was the son of Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber.

Sister Kaia pays tribute

Presley’s younger sister, Kaia Gerber, also remembered her brother in an emotional Instagram message.

“You know how much I loved being your sister. it has always been, and will forever be, my favourite thing about myself,” she wrote.

Kaia, who has also established a career in modelling, shared a close family connection with Presley. Her tribute reflected the significance of their relationship and the lasting place he holds in her life.

The siblings both followed their mother into the fashion industry, building careers in modelling while growing up in a family familiar with international celebrity and public attention.

Presley followed family into modelling

Born in California in 1999, Presley began modelling as a teenager. He made his runway debut at the age of 16 for Italian fashion label Moschino, following in the footsteps of his mother and sister.

Crawford became one of the most recognisable supermodels of the 1990s, while Kaia developed her own modelling career and became a familiar presence on international runways and magazine covers.

Presley also worked in the fashion industry, appearing in modelling campaigns and public events. Despite his family’s prominence, he developed a public profile of his own through his work and social media presence.

His death at 27 has prompted renewed attention to his life, career and the family’s loss.

Presley had spoken about personal struggles

In recent years, Presley had spoken openly on social media about his mental health struggles and drug use.

His willingness to discuss difficult personal experiences offered followers insight into challenges he had faced away from the fashion industry. However, the circumstances surrounding his death have not been fully detailed in the information released by the family.

His previous disclosures should not be taken as confirmation of the cause of death, which has not been stated in the family’s tribute.

Family grieves private loss

Crawford and Rande Gerber have not shared further details about their son’s death in the statement described in the report. Their public message instead focused on their grief and the qualities they valued in Presley.

The family’s tribute has drawn attention to the personal impact of losing a child and sibling, even for people whose lives are frequently lived in the public eye.

For Crawford, who has spent decades in the international spotlight, the message was centred on remembering her son rather than discussing the circumstances of his death.

As tributes continue, Presley is being remembered by his family for his kindness, vulnerability and the relationships he shared with those closest to him.