Presley Gerber
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Presley Gerber | |
|---|---|
 Gerber in 2026 | |
| Born | July 2, 1999 Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 20, 2026 (aged 27) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Malibu High School |
| Years active | 2015−2026 |
| Height | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Kaia Gerber (sister) |
Presley Walker Gerber (July 2, 1999 – September 20, 2026) was an American model. He was the elder child of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and the brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber. He began modeling as a teenager and later appeared in runway shows and advertising campaigns for several major fashion brands. He also spoke publicly about his experiences with mental health and addiction.
Early life and education
[edit]Presley Walker Gerber was born in a home birth[3] on July 2, 1999 in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., the first child and only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber.[4][5] He had a younger sister, Kaia.[4] He graduated from Malibu High School in 2017.[6]
Career
[edit]Modeling career
[edit]Gerber began his modeling career at age 15 after signing with IMG Models,[7][8] and made his runway debut for Moschino at age 16. He walked for Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren, and appeared in a Super Bowl advertisement for Pepsi with his mother in 2018.[9][10] He also worked on campaigns for Calvin Klein, Celine and Omega.[11]
In 2017, he won the Reader's Choice Breakout Star men's category in Models.com's Model of the Year awards.[12][13] He had previously been nominated for the Celebrity as Model men's category in 2016,[14] and was subsequently nominated for the Model of the Year men's category in 2018.[15]
Acting
[edit]Gerber had a role in the music video for Madison Beer's song "Dead".[16][non-primary source needed] He also appeared as himself in the eighth episode of the 2024 reality‑sports show The Wager, where he and his father Rande Gerber were challenged by Jason Kennedy and Wes Burrows.[17][18]
Personal life and death
[edit]In January 2019,[19] Gerber was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). He received three years' probation and was required to complete a DUI program and two days of community service.[20]
In 2023, Gerber discussed his experiences with mental health on the Studio 22 podcast. He said he had dealt with depression and related issues, and added that "whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place ... that's all I need to do."[21] He ran an Instagram series called "Mental Health Mondays", where he discussed his experiences with depression and addiction.[22]
In March 2026, Gerber posted a video showing him preparing for a "pre‑ibogaine flood dose" in Cancun, Mexico.[23] In June 2026, he took part in a mental-health event in Malibu. He spoke about his experiences with mental health, including a turning point at age 23 and the pressures of growing up in the public eye, and said he felt more free after being open about what he had gone through.[24]
Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles on September 20, 2026, at age 27.[25]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Not your usual variety of Barbie doll". The Record. Hackensack, New Jersey. March 22, 2000. p. 73. Retrieved September 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ads seek to reflect mood of the century, still have fun". The Houston Chronicle. February 2, 2018. p. 37. Retrieved September 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Newcomb, Alyssa (March 30, 2020). "Cindy Crawford shares her experience having two home births". Today. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Lammers, Tim (September 20, 2026). "Presley Gerber, Son Of Cindy Crawford And Rande Gerber, Dies At 27". Forbes. Archived from the original on September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Presley has left the building". Chicago Tribune. July 8, 1999. p. 98. Retrieved September 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Aiello, McKenna (June 9, 2017). "Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber Celebrate Son Presley Gerber's High School Graduation". E! News. Archived from the original on June 13, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ Edel, Victoria (September 20, 2026). "Presley Gerber, Only Son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Dies at 27". People. Archived from the original on September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ "(untitled brief)". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. May 1, 2016. p. M62. Retrieved September 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Talarico, Brittany (January 11, 2018). "Cindy Crawford Is Reuniting with Pepsi for New Super Bowl Commercial". Time. Archived from the original on February 13, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Crawford recreates iconic ad, with her son". The Hamilton Spectator. January 12, 2018. p. S2. Retrieved September 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Yasmin, Shahana (September 21, 2026). "Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27". The Independent. Archived from the original on September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Bella Hadid, Adwoa Aboah hailed as Models.com models of the year 2017". The Jakarta Post. December 25, 2017. Archived from the original on September 22, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Models.com 2017 Industry Awards". Models.com. December 21, 2017. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Models.com 2016 Industry Awards". Models.com. December 21, 2016. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Models.com 2018 Industry Awards". Models.com. December 19, 2018. Archived from the original on February 2, 2019. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ Beer, Madison (August 2, 2017). Madison Beer's "Dead" Video Will Star Presley Gerber (interview) (Video). 103.3 AMP Radio. Event occurs at 00:19–0:26. Retrieved September 21, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Rande Gerber & Presley Gerber - The Wager (Series 1, Episode 8)". Apple TV. November 26, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2026.
- ↑ Malkin, Marc (October 24, 2024). "Celebrity Pickleball Series 'The Wager,' Hosted by Jason Kennedy, to Begin Streaming Later This Year (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 8, 2024. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ Frey, Kaitlyn (January 2, 2019). "Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's Son Presley Gerber, 19, Charged with DUI". People. Archived from the original on September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ Nordyke, Kimberly (September 20, 2026). "Presley Gerber, Son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Dies at 27". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ Graham, Chris (September 21, 2026). "Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, dies aged 27". BBC News. Archived from the original on September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ Suliman, Adela (September 21, 2026). "Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27". NBC News. Archived from the original on September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ O'Grady, Sean (September 21, 2026). "Presley Gerber had psychedelic drug treatment in Mexico just months before he died". The Independent. Archived from the original on September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ Durkan, Deirdre (September 21, 2026). "Presley Gerber Appeared Alongside Parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber in Last Public Appearance 3 Months Before His Death". People. Archived from the original on September 22, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
- ↑ Sands, Leo (September 21, 2026). "Presley Gerber, Model and Son of Cindy Crawford, Dies at 27". The New York Times. Retrieved September 21, 2026.