The fashion world is in mourning. Presley Gerber has died at the age of 27, on Sunday, September 20, 2026. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, the young man died at a rehabilitation facility in California. No official cause of death has yet been released, and the autopsy findings remain pending.
Born in July 1999, Presley Walker Gerber grows up in California alongside his younger sister Kaia Gerber. Son of Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, he also ventures into modeling at a young age. His career really takes off in 2016: within a few months, he walks for Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana and stars in a campaign. He also opens a Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan, an experience he described at the time as one of the most memorable moments of his early career.
He goes on to work for several major fashion houses and poses for various fashion magazines. In 2018, he also appears alongside his mother in a Pepsi commercial aired around the Super Bowl, a nod to Cindy Crawford’s iconic 1992 campaign.
In recent years, Presley Gerber has drawn more attention for speaking out about depression, anxiety, and addiction. He said he wanted to use his experience to help others facing the same struggles. In 2023, he stated that even if he could help just one person get through a difficult period, it would give meaning to his testimony. He then continued to publicly share his journey toward recovery on social media.
In March 2026, he spoke about a new phase in his fight against addiction, saying he hoped it would be his final stint in rehabilitation. His sister Kaia Gerber also publicly addressed how the addiction has affected their family and praised her brother’s willingness to speak openly about his struggles.
The Gerber family confirmed her disappearance through their spokesperson Allie Jenkins, asking that her privacy be respected during this very difficult and painful time. At this stage, no official conclusion has been reached regarding the exact circumstances of her death.
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