Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and their daughter, Kaia Gerber, have paid tribute to Presley Gerber, who died Sept. 20 at age 27. Their messages were shared weeks after his death.
Crawford’s Instagram post gave Presley’s dates of birth and death and described him as a “sweet, beautiful soul.” She wrote that the family felt fortunate to have had him in their lives and remembered his kindness and vulnerability. Crawford also thanked people who had offered support, including those outside the family’s circle. She signed the message with Rande and Kaia.
Kaia, Presley’s younger sister, posted a separate remembrance. She called him her “ultimate teacher,” “best buddy” and “great protector,” and described the bond they shared growing up. She recalled that when she was afraid to have her ears pierced, Presley went first. Her tribute also expressed the pain of trying to understand life without him.
The circumstances of Presley’s death remain under investigation. Records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner list his cause of death as deferred. The medical examiner’s office told Fox News Digital that investigators had limited information and were continuing their work. Santa Monica police said the death was being investigated as a suspected overdose. The source material does not establish a confirmed cause of death.
Presley died while staying at a rehabilitation facility, according to medical examiner records cited in the report. A representative for the family asked for privacy during what the representative described as a difficult and painful time.
In March, months before his death, Presley discussed his addiction recovery publicly. He posted a video about preparing for an ibogaine treatment at a wellness clinic in Cancún, Mexico, describing fear about the process and saying he hoped it would help him reconnect with himself. The source reports that ibogaine is not legal in the United States, while it is permitted in some other countries. It does not establish any connection between that treatment and his death.
Presley had also spoken publicly about depression, panic attacks, addiction and treatment. In a 2023 appearance on the “Studio 22” podcast, he described mental health as a continuing challenge and said he hoped that sharing his experiences could help others. He spoke about wanting to support people dealing with depression or other difficulties without judgment.
His family’s tributes focused on their personal memories and their grief. The official cause of death had not been determined in the information provided, and the police investigation was still active.
