Presley Gerber opened up about treatment journey months before his death

Key Points:

• Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died unexpectedly at age 27 on Sept. 20, 2026, while at a rehabilitation facility; his death is being investigated as a suspected overdose by Santa Monica Police.
• Months before his death, Gerber openly shared his struggle with addiction and mental health, including undergoing an ibogaine psychedelic treatment in Mexico aimed at helping with addiction recovery.
• Gerber used social media to document his recovery journey, launching initiatives like "Mental Health Mondays" to encourage conversations about depression, addiction, and men’s mental health, and spoke candidly about his experiences with medications and panic attacks.
• His family publicly supported his efforts to seek treatment, with his sister Kaia Gerber highlighting the impact of his decade-long addiction struggle on their family and praising his openness despite their traditionally private nature.
• The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has deferred the cause of death pending investigation, with limited information currently available, and the family has requested privacy during this difficult time.