Model Presley Gerber found dead

Presley Gerber, 27, died at a rehab facility on Sunday. Santa Monica police are investigating his death as a suspected overdose, with no indication of foul play.

Following in his mother's footsteps

Gerber became a model like his mother Cindy Crawford and sister Kaia, making his catwalk debut for Moschino at 16. He modeled for Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, and Bottega Veneta.

Spoke openly about mental health

In 2023, Gerber told a podcast he had struggled with mental health, depression, and drug use. He said helping others escape similar struggles was his goal.

“Whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place that I was in at one point in my life, that's all I need to do.”

Sister opens up about his struggles

In American Vogue this month, sister Kaia discussed Presley's addiction struggles. She said his openness about mental health helped their family become less private about their own challenges.

“My brother, who says, 'I'm gonna be very human for everyone.' There's only so much you can hide from the world.”

Close bond with his family

Gerber appeared in a Calvin Klein campaign with sister Kaia in 2018 and starred alongside his mother in a Pepsi Super Bowl ad. He told People they were a tight-knit family.

“We're a really tight family, so it was just like going to work with one of your friends.”

Family asks for privacy

A representative for Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber said the family is requesting privacy during this difficult time. The exact cause of death has not yet been determined.

“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.”