Presley Gerber passes away: friends and family react to the sudden loss

Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, passed away at the age of 27 on Sunday at a rehabilitation center in Los Angeles. He was living in a separate house within the center’s complex when the event occurred. The family representative confirmed the death to TMZ and asked for privacy during this difficult time.

According to Harper’s Bazaar, sources said the parents were informed that Presley Gerber’s death was the result of an overdose. He had previously spoken openly about the fight with addictions, anxiety and depression, saying in a 2023 conversation that he wanted to help others by using his experiences to avoid the mistakes he had made.

His sister, Kaia Gerber, praised him last week for honesty about addiction and described him as a great teacher in her life. She said she had often identified as “the easy one” and didn’t want to ask for help, since she thought two children needing support would be too much for the family.

Since the sudden announcement, friends and peers have expressed condolences on social networks. Paris Hilton published a photo with Presley and described him as a beautiful soul, while Brooklyn Beckham shared a photograph and wrote that he is heartbroken, calling Presley very beloved and that he will be greatly missed.

The family has asked for privacy while friends and colleagues continue to react to his loss; According to Harper’s Bazaar, public reactions and tributes reflect the impact he had on the people around him.