Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber passes away at 27
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, has died at age twenty-seven. He passed away on Sunday, September twentieth, at a rehabilitation facility. Presley Gerber had openly discussed his struggles with mental health and substance abuse. He actively advocated for mental health awareness to assist others. The family is requesting privacy during this difficult period.
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has sadly passed away at the age of 27. According to TMZ, Presley breathed his last on Sunday, September 20, at a rehabilitation facility, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.A representative for Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and their daughter, model and actress Kaia Gerber, confirmed the family is grieving the loss and issued a statement that read, "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time."
As per the report, an autopsy and official cause of death has not yet been confirmed.Born in Beverly Hills in 1999, Presley followed in his mother's footsteps and became a model. He began his career as a teenager and worked with several prominent fashion brands, along with sister, Kaia Gerber, who is also an actress.Over the years, Presley had spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health and his battle with substance abuse, sharing a series of “Mental Health Mondays” videos on Instagram.
Over the years, Presley became increasingly vocal about his mental health journey and has been advocating for the cause to help others facing similar struggles.Speaking on the Studio 22 podcast, he said, "Having struggled with mental health, depression and some other things that come along with that, I think that 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.""[
Mental health] is an issue. It is such a big part of my life. It’s a 24/7 job, and there’s so much to it," he continued. "That’s really what I want to do: help people, whether you’re depressed, you’re struggling with something that is having a negative effect on your body. I mean it could be anything, and there’s no judgment." Presley also reflected on how his own experiences could potentially help others. He said, "I’ve seen a lot of stuff and I’ve learned a lot of things.
What I hope I can do is have made the mistakes for some other people, so they don’t have to make the same mistakes that I made." Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!