Presley Gerber, the eldest son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, has died at age 27, according to entertainment outlet TMZ. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed he passed away at a rehabilitation clinic, though the cause of death has not been released and an autopsy is still pending.
Born in 1999, Presley grew up alongside his younger sister, model and actress Kaia Gerber. Like his mother and sister, he pursued a modeling career, and the family was a frequent presence at fashion events and public appearances over the years.
In the months before his death, Presley’s struggles had become part of the public conversation. In an August interview with Vogue, Kaia opened up about her brother’s history with substance abuse and mental health challenges, and how it had affected their family. That interview was published just weeks before his passing.
So far, neither his parents nor his sister have issued a public statement addressing his death. Officials say the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner will determine the official cause and circumstances of his death once toxicology results and further studies are complete.
For more details, you can read the original report from Reforma.
Source: Murió hijo de Cindy Crawford en clínica de rehabilitación (Reforma).
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