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Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, dies after suspected overdose at rehab facility
Presley Gerber, 27, was found dead at a rehabilitation center in Santa Monica on September 20 after a 911 alert for cardiac arrest and a possible overdose. Police and emergency crews responded, and detectives are treating the death as a suspected overdose with no evidence of criminal activity. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has not released a cause of death. Gerber had publicly discussed his depression, opioid addiction and a recent ibogaine treatment in Mexico. His family has asked for privacy.
How this was covered
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Why it matters
The death highlights the risks of substance‑use disorders and mental‑health challenges among public figures.
How this story developed
- Sep 21 Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, dies at age 27 in rehab facility
- Sep 21 The family issued a statement requesting privacy while coping with his condition.
- Sep 21 Presley Gerber was found dead at a Santa Monica rehabilitation center, with authorities treating the death as a suspected overdose.
