Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies aged 27

Presley Gerber, an American model and the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27.

Confirmed by family representative

A family representative confirmed Gerber’s death to US media. His family has asked for privacy during this very difficult and painful time, the representative said to TMZ and CNN, according to reports.

Location and official records

Online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner indicate Gerber died on Sunday at a rehab facility. The cause of death was not listed in those records.

Career and public struggles

Born in California in 1999, Gerber followed his mother and sister Kaia into modelling. He made his runway debut for the Italian label Moschino at age 16. In recent years he had written on social media about his mental health struggles and drug use.

Family statement

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

Further details were not provided in the reports.