Cindy Crawford is grieving the sudden death of her son, Presley Gerber. A source close to the supermodel told PEOPLE that Crawford is “completely in shock” following his death. “She is heartbroken,” the source added.
Cindy Crawford’s reaction to her son Presley Gerber’s death revealed
According to PEOPLE, a source close to Crawford described her reaction to Presley’s death. “Cindy is completely in shock over Presley’s devastating death. She is heartbroken,” the source said.
Presley died on September 20 at age 27. His father, businessman Rande Gerber, and sister, Kaia Gerber, are also mourning his death. The family has asked for privacy during what its representative described as a “very difficult and painful time.”
Santa Monica police records indicate that authorities received a call about a possible overdose on September 20, with cardiac arrest also noted in the dispatch. PEOPLE reported that Presley died at a Santa Monica-area rehabilitation facility. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has completed an autopsy, but the cause and manner of death have been deferred pending additional testing.
The Medical Examiner’s office said the investigation remains ongoing and that limited information is available. Officials said paramedics pronounced Presley dead at 9:45 a.m. on September 20. The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating the death as a suspected overdose.
Presley had previously spoken publicly about his mental health and substance-use struggles. During a 2023 appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he discussed his experiences and his desire to help others avoid some of the mistakes he had made.
“It’s a 24/7 job, and there’s so much to it,” he said about mental health.
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