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Presley Gerber, Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber at RE\/DONE x Kaia Gerber ‘Short\/Cuts’ Launch Event on May 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores\/WWD via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nearly a month after the tragic death of Presley Gerber<\/strong>, his family has broken their silence. Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber<\/strong> have shared heartbreaking tributes to the 27-year-old model, offering a glimpse into their grief and the profound loss of a beloved son and brother.<\/p>\n

Presley, who followed his supermodel mother into the fashion industry alongside his younger sister Kaia, died on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California. His death remains under investigation.<\/p>\n

Now, through deeply personal Instagram posts, his family is choosing to remember the person behind the famous name.<\/p>\n

Cindy Crawford Shares an Emotional Family Statement<\/h2>\n

On October 18, Cindy Crawford posted a black-and-white portrait of Presley taken by photographer Sebastian Faena, accompanied by a joint statement from herself, husband Rande Gerber and daughter Kaia.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother,\u201d Cindy Crawford wrote, expressing her gratitude for the 27 years they shared with him.<\/p>\n

She remembered Presley as a kind and sensitive young man whose warmth touched those around him.<\/p>\n

The statement also thanked friends, fans and strangers for their overwhelming support during an unimaginably difficult time.<\/p>\n

\u201cTil we meet again our sweet boy. We love you forever, Mom, Dad and Kaia,\u201d the tribute concluded.<\/p>\n

The understated photograph offered a particularly poignant contrast to the glamorous fashion campaigns and red-carpet appearances that have long defined the family’s public image.<\/p>\n

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Kaia Gerber Remembers Her Brother as Her \u201cBest Buddy\u201d<\/h2>\n

In a separate Instagram tribute, Kaia Gerber<\/strong> shared childhood memories and an emotional message dedicated to her older brother.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old model described Presley as her \u201cbest buddy,\u201d her protector and \u201cthe one true love of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also revealed that being his younger sister had always been her favorite part of her identity.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know how much I loved being your sister,\u201d she wrote, before admitting that the pain of losing him had left her \u201cquite literally, down on my fucking knees.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kaia recalled how Presley had always gone first, whether getting piercings or navigating important milestones, so she would feel less afraid.<\/p>\n

Her words painted a portrait of a protective older brother whose influence extended far beyond their shared modeling careers.<\/p>\n

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What Happened to Presley Gerber?<\/h2>\n

Presley Gerber died on September 20 at Resolutions Living, a sober-living and rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica. He was 27.<\/p>\n

According to the reported findings of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, his cause of death remains deferred pending further investigation and toxicology results.<\/p>\n

Authorities are reportedly investigating a suspected overdose, although no official cause of death has been confirmed.<\/p>\n

Presley began modeling as a teenager, signing with IMG Models and working with major fashion houses including Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein and Moschino<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

He had also spoken publicly about his mental health and experiences seeking treatment.<\/p>\n

While his family has not addressed the circumstances surrounding his death, their tributes focus on the qualities they cherished most: his kindness, vulnerability and devotion to those he loved.<\/p>\n

For Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber, Presley was far more than a familiar face in fashion. He was their son, brother and, above all, someone they will love forever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42690,"featured_media":116367,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[23,16],"yoast_head":"\nCindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber Break Their Silence on Presley Gerber\u2019s Death With Heartbreaking Tributes - Grazia USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/cindy-crawford-and-kaia-gerber-break-silence-on-presleys-death-the-phrase-reframing-addiction\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber Break Their Silence on Presley Gerber\u2019s Death With Heartbreaking Tributes\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Nearly a month after the tragic death of Presley Gerber, his family has broken their silence. 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