Presley Gerber, the only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the age of 27. He was found at Resolutions Living, a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, where he had been staying. Now, as an autopsy has been performed and police have released a statement, new and painful details about his final moments are coming to light.
A Suspected Overdose
On Monday, the Santa Monica Police Department confirmed that detectives are investigating Presley’s death as a “suspected overdose.” According to the department’s statement, officers responded to a call regarding a possible overdose at approximately 9:35 a.m. on Sunday morning. Paramedics pronounced him dead at 9:45 a.m. .
“At this time, there is no indication of foul play,” the police statement read. “The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The investigation remains ongoing.”
What the 911 Call Revealed
New details from the 911 dispatch audio revealed that Presley suffered a cardiac arrest before his death. The call, obtained by Page Six, painted a heartbreaking picture of the final moments at the facility.
The Autopsy: No Answers Yet
An autopsy was completed on Monday, but the Medical Examiner’s office stated that the cause and manner of death have been deferred, meaning additional testing and studies were requested. According to their statement, “Deferred cases can take a few months before a cause of death is determined.” .
The Medical Examiner’s office added that they were in “the early stages of investigating” Presley’s death, and that “limited information is currently available.”
A Decade-Long Battle
Presley had been struggling with substance abuse for a decade, and he had been remarkably open about his mental health and addiction during both public appearances and on his social media accounts. He launched a series called “Mental Health Mondays” to share his journey with followers, and he spoke candidly about his attempts to find treatment that worked for him.
“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,” he once said.
A Family in Mourning
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber shared a statement through their spokesperson, asking for privacy during what they described as a “very difficult and painful time.” .
Presley’s sister, Kaia Gerber, had spoken about him just weeks earlier in the September 2026 issue of American Vogue, describing him as a “teacher” who showed their family how to be “very human for everyone.” His last public appearance was in May 2026, smiling alongside his family at Kaia’s Re/Done collaboration launch.
A Life Remembered
Presley Gerber was born in 1999 and began modeling as a teenager, signing with IMG Models at 15 and walking for major brands including Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, and Calvin Klein. But in recent years, he became known for something far more important: his honesty about mental health and addiction.
His family has requested privacy as they grieve. The cause of his death remains undetermined, with an autopsy pending. 💔
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, help is available 24 hours a day through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
