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Presley Gerber, son of model Cindy Crawford, who passed away this Sunday at age 27 at a rehabilitation center in Los Angeles, had spoken openly about his mental health struggles and drug use, according to local media.
The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office reported that Gerber died on Sunday while at the aforementioned center, although they did not specify the cause of death pending the results of an autopsy.
Crawford's representative confirmed the news and stated to CNN that the family requested "privacy during this difficult and painful time."
Born in California in 1999, Gerber was one of two children Crawford had with businessman Rande Gerber, and like his sister, Kaia Gerber, he started in the modeling world at an early age, debuting on the runway for the Italian brand Moschino at just 16 years old.
He also walked for brands such as Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, and Bottega Veneta, as well as American labels Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren, and participated in advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein, Celine, Pepsi, and Omega, while appearing in magazines like "GQ Style" and "The New York Times Style Magazine," CNN recalls.
In recent years, Gerber had spoken openly about his mental health struggles and drug use.
In 2023, during his participation on the podcast "Studio 22," he spoke about using his platforms to raise awareness about mental health, describing the topic as "a very important part of my life."
He launched his own initiative, "Mental Health Mondays," and collaborated with non-governmental organizations, including "A Sense of Home"—a Los Angeles-based charity dedicated to helping homeless individuals—according to DNA Model Management.
Last December, Gerber posted a video on Instagram in which he spoke about the medications he was taking, including antidepressants and Xanax for panic attacks.
"Sadly, I've had a lot of losses in many ways lately," he said in the video, which was later deleted. "It’s not an excuse, but it’s the reason why I’m in this position right now," explains CNN.
Earlier this month, Kaia also spoke about her brother's addiction issues in a cover story for the U.S. edition of "Vogue" magazine. "When something like this happens in a family, it sort of levels us all out," she said.
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