Death of Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber being investigated as suspected overdose

Officials are investigating the death of Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, as a suspected overdose, Santa Monica police said on Monday.

Allie Jenkins, a representative for Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber, told the BBC's US partner CBS News: "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time."

He went on to model for brands including Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, and Bottega Veneta.

In recent years, Presley Gerber had spoken openly about his mental health challenges and drug use.

And in this month's American Vogue, external, Kaia discussed her brother's struggles with addiction. She said: "When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone.

She added: "My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn't share anything - and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, 'I'm gonna be very human for everyone.' There's only so much you can hide from the world. And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you're ashamed of them."

Gerber (left) was a model and had spoken about his close relationship with his family

Gerber had previously spoken of his close relationship with his family, including Kaia, who he appeared alongside in a campaign for Calvin Klein in 2018, and whose name he had tattooed on his arm.

"We get to travel together half of the time, so it makes it a lot less lonely."

"We're a really tight family, so it was just like going to work with one of your friends. It was so fun, and easy," he told People Magazine at the time.

"I'm so proud of the man you've become, but I'll always see you as my little boy! Love you," she wrote.

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