Cindy Crawford beyond heartbroken after son Presley’s death at 27 as investigation continues
Family shares grief
Crawford wrote on Sunday that her family felt blessed to have had Presley in their lives for 27 years. She ended her post with a message of lasting love from his mother, father and sister Kaia.
In a letter, Crawford recalled being afraid to have her ears pierced, saying Presley went first. She also described learning to love him without being able to see him or call him.
Death under investigation
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner lists the case as pending additional investigation. The Santa Monica Police Department said there is no indication that foul play was involved.
His family and father
Gerber’s father, Rande Gerber, is a businessman who co-founded the Casamigos tequila brand with George Clooney. Crawford’s letter reflected on her relationship with her son and the difficulty of grieving his death. She wrote that she was learning how to speak to him without picking up her phone.
Key points
- Cindy Crawford says her family is beyond heartbroken over Presley Gerber’s death at 27.
- Gerber died on 20 September at a California rehab facility.
- Police are investigating the death as a suspected overdose; the medical examiner’s case remains pending.