Laura Dern and Lewis Pullman rally around Kaia Gerber after brother's death

The visit from Dern, a long-time friend of Cindy Crawford, marks a broader effort by Gerber’s inner circle to provide stability during a period of intense personal loss. Presley Gerber died on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica. Local police are currently investigating the incident as a suspected overdose, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner awaiting toxicology results to determine an official cause of death.

Support has manifested in both emotional and practical ways. Just days prior to Dern’s arrival, Gerber’s boyfriend, actor Lewis Pullman, was spotted canvassing the neighborhood alongside friends, including influencer Jake Shane and director Carissa Gallo. The group spent hours searching for Gerber’s cat, Tony, who had gone missing from the residence. The search concluded successfully nine hours later, providing a small but necessary reprieve for the family as they navigate the aftermath of the tragedy.

Reports indicate the siblings shared a remarkably tight bond, with sources describing them as best friends. Presley, who had been open about his struggles with mental health and substance use, had previously tattooed his sister’s name on his arm. The family has requested privacy as they process the loss, while investigators continue to look into the circumstances surrounding his final days at the Santa Monica facility.