Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at age 27, his family confirmed. He died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility, and detectives with the Santa Monica Police Department are investigating his death as a suspected overdose, though an official cause has not yet been listed.

Crawford's publicist told CNN in a statement: "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time."

A modeling career of his own

Born in 1999, Gerber was the elder of Crawford and Gerber's two children; his younger sister, Kaia Gerber, has also built a prominent modeling and acting career. Presley followed his mother into the industry as a teenager, making his runway debut for Moschino at 16 before walking for major houses including Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren, and appearing in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Celine, Pepsi and Omega.

"ASKING FOR PRIVACY DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT AND PAINFUL TIME"

Gerber had spoken openly in the past about struggles with mental health, including a face tattoo he got in 2020 that he later said he regretted and had partially removed, describing it at the time as tied to a difficult period in his life. He had largely stepped back from the public eye in recent years compared to his early runway days.

Tributes and reaction

News of his death spread quickly across entertainment outlets Sunday night, with tributes from friends and industry figures who worked with him during his modeling career. Neither Crawford nor Rande Gerber has issued an extended public statement beyond the family's initial request for privacy.

Substance-use disorder is a treatable condition, and free, confidential support is available around the clock through SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.