Supermodel Cindy Crawford was spotted on Thursday making a heartfelt visit to check on her daughter, Kaia Gerber, marking a poignant moment more than three weeks after the tragic and sudden death of her 27-year-old son, Presley Gerber. The heartbreaking loss has deeply shaken the famous family, who are navigating an intense period of grief following Presley’s passing on September 20 from a reported drug overdose.
The 60-year-old fashion icon was pictured leaving her 25-year-old daughter’s home before heading directly to the residence of her late son. Eyewitnesses observed that Crawford, dressed in a simple yet elegant white linen blouse paired with classic denim jeans, met her husband, Rande Gerber, at Presley’s home. Observers noted that the 64-year-old businessman and model remained at their son’s residence after his wife eventually drove away, highlighting the ongoing and deeply personal processing of the tragedy within the household.
This compassionate family check-in follows a public outing just days earlier, when Kaia was seen spending time with her parents at her home for the first time since her brother’s passing. That family gathering came on the heels of reports detailing Kaia’s profound grief and disheveled appearance in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, with insiders noting that the siblings had always been exceptionally close. Representatives for Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and Kaia Gerber have been approached for comment regarding the family’s ongoing mourning process.
Presley’s untimely passing occurred shortly after he had checked into Resolutions Living, a Santa Monica-based sober living facility, on September 19. Haunting footage obtained by TMZ from the night before his death captured the young model giving a solo tour of the facility while wearing a white undershirt that displayed his prominent tattoos, accessorized with a silver chain necklace and black eyeglasses. In the clip, filmed around 10:00 p.m., Presley appeared visibly under the influence, staring into the camera with glazed eyes as he panned across an empty bedroom and various areas of the residence while seemingly entirely on his own.
According to insiders speaking with TMZ, Presley had reportedly "gotten high" on the Saturday afternoon prior to his death and grew increasingly concerned that he was losing control of his situation. His sober coach reportedly contacted the living facility to inquire about bringing Presley in, explicitly notifying them that he was under the influence of drugs. The admissions officer reportedly agreed to the arrangement. The sober coach had initially planned to transition Presley to a formal rehabilitation facility the following Monday, but needed a temporary arrangement for the weekend, ultimately leaving him at Resolutions Living. Sources alleged that Presley continued using drugs inside the facility.
In the wake of the tragedy, arrangements were made swiftly. Presley’s remains were cremated just days after his passing at the Rose Family Funeral Home, according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ. Crawford and Gerber reportedly intend to keep their son’s ashes at their family residence. A definitive confirmation regarding the exact substances that contributed to his death remains pending, as the family and public await the official toxicology report from the Medical Examiner.
The Daily Mail previously obtained audio of the emergency 911 dispatch calls made from the Santa Monica facility. The automated dispatch initially reported a cardiac arrest at 9:35 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, before being upgraded to an overdose just three minutes later. At 9:40 a.m., the priority level of the emergency call was escalated once again as responders hurried to the scene.
Like his sister Kaia, Presley began his modeling career at a young age, but he had also been remarkably transparent with the public about his decade-long battle with drug addiction and ongoing mental health challenges. Last November, he announced he was stepping back from social media to prioritize his mental well-being. By the following month, he began sharing candid updates, including a series titled "Mental Health Mondays" on his Instagram account. In one such video, he openly discussed the specific medications he relied on to manage night terrors and panic attacks, noting that his reliance on pharmaceutical support frequently fluctuated depending on the stressors in his daily life.
Earlier this year, Presley shared details about undergoing a "pre-ibogaine flood dose" at a treatment clinic in Mexico. The procedure involves a single, high-dose administration of ibogaine, a naturally occurring psychoactive substance utilized in some alternative circles to mitigate severe withdrawal symptoms and induce a profound psychological reset.
His family rallied around him with immense public support following his announcement in March. Cindy Crawford wrote on social media at the time, calling him a warrior who had "walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!" Kaia echoed those sentiments, writing that she was deeply inspired by his courage. "Facing what’s hard takes real strength and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. I love you so much," she shared online.
Presley’s death arrived just weeks after Kaia opened up about the heavy toll her brother’s prolonged struggles had exerted on their tight-knit family. In an interview with Vogue, she reflected on how crisis impacts a household, noting that when something of that magnitude occurs, it fundamentally shifts everyone involved. Sources close to the family have emphasized that while Kaia has faced immense hardships over her 25 years, she possesses remarkable resilience.
As the family continues to navigate their grief, support resources remain widely available. Individuals struggling with mental health issues, emotional distress, or substance use concerns can visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org or reach out by calling, texting, or chatting with a counselor at 988.
