Presley Gerber Dies at 27 Following Battle With Addiction

Just months before his death, Crawford spoke of the deep pride she felt watching her children, Presley and Kaia, interact as adults. During a May interview with PEOPLE regarding a family partnership with the brand Vuori, the supermodel noted that nothing validates a parent more than seeing their children love one another. She described the transition into their adulthood as a shift that allowed the family to move from a dynamic of constant caretaking to one of mutual enjoyment.

Presley Gerber, who began his modeling career at 15 with IMG, worked for major fashion houses including Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. Beyond the runway, he became a vocal advocate for mental health awareness. In a 2023 appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he described his own recovery as a 24/7 commitment, emphasizing his desire to remove the stigma surrounding personal struggles. His sister, Kaia Gerber, previously shared with Vogue how his willingness to be vulnerable forced their notoriously private family to confront their own silence. Following the news, a family representative stated that the family is requesting privacy during this period of mourning.