Presley Gerber Autopsy Done, Cause of Death Still Unknown
Presley Gerber's autopsy has been completed, but the cause and manner of his death remain unknown for now. Santa Monica police are investigating, with suspicion of an overdose.
Presley Gerber, 27, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica. His autopsy has now been completed, but the cause and manner of death have still not been determined.
The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office said additional testing has been requested. According to the office, when a cause of death ruling is deferred, it can take several months before the full picture becomes clear. The investigation remains open and is being led by the Santa Monica Police Department.
What the Medical Examiner’s Office Says
A deputy medical examiner told People magazine:
“The investigation is still ongoing, and little information is available at this stage. Death was pronounced at 9:45 a.m. on September 20, 2026, by medical personnel who responded to the call. The Santa Monica Police Department is handling the investigation.”
Santa Monica police records show that officers were called to a location in the area that morning over a suspected overdose. The call also referenced a cardiac arrest.
Presley was the older brother of model Kaia Gerber. In recent years, he had spoken openly about his struggles with mental health. On the “Studio 22” podcast in 2023, he said:
“Because I’ve struggled with mental health, depression and some of the other things that come with it, I think that whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of the place I was once in, that’s enough for me.”
He also added at the time:
“Mental health is a problem. It’s a huge part of my life. It’s a job that’s 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and there’s so much to it. That’s what I really want to do: help people, whether you’re depressed or struggling with something that’s taking a toll on your body. I mean, it can be anything, and there’s no judgment.”
In the same conversation, he said he hoped his experience could help others: “I’ve seen a lot and learned a lot of things. I hope I can say I made the mistakes instead of some other people, so they don’t have to make the same mistakes I made.”
We reported on Presley Gerber’s death earlier, when the news first broke. His family has not issued any new statements on the investigation, and, according to the medical examiner’s office, an official cause of death could still be months away.
