Supermodel Cindy Crawford was spotted visiting her daughter Kaia Gerber’s Los Angeles home on Thursday afternoon, maintaining a quiet and solemn profile as she continues to navigate the devastating loss of her son, Presley.
The 60-year-old fashion icon appeared visibly somber as she stepped out of her vehicle, dressed casually yet stylishly in wide-leg denim jeans, a classic tan jacket, and brown leather boots. Shielding her eyes behind a pair of dark brown sunglasses, Crawford carried multiple bags into the 25-year-old model and actress’s residence, offering a poignant reminder of the heavy emotional toll her family has been carrying in recent weeks.
The quiet family gathering comes shortly after Crawford, her husband Rande Gerber, and their daughter Kaia formally broke their public silence regarding the sudden and tragic death of Presley. Presley passed away on September 20 at the age of 27, sending shockwaves through the entertainment world and devastating those closest to him.
On Sunday, Crawford shared a joint statement on behalf of the family via Instagram, expressing the profound depth of their grief.
"We feel so blessed to have had Presley in our lives for 27 years. He is a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever. We are so proud of how he showed up in the world, with kindness and vulnerability," the family wrote in the emotional post, reflecting on his character and the transparency with which he navigated his personal battles.
The heartfelt message continued with an expression of gratitude for the widespread compassion they have received from friends, colleagues, and the public alike: "We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from so many who know and love our family and even strangers who feel our pain. Til we meet again our sweet boy. We love you forever, Mom, Dad and Kaia."
Kaia Gerber also used social media to honor her older brother, sharing a deeply moving compilation of home video footage capturing their childhood together alongside an open letter expressing the inadequacy of words in the face of such profound loss.
"Prez, I don’t have the words," she wrote in her tribute. "How naive of me to believe that language could transcend grief. I’ve read all of the books and i have none of the answers. My articulation is no match against this, the magnitude of losing you. I am, quite literally, down on my f***ing knees."
Presley died of a suspected overdose after experiencing cardiac arrest while staying at the Santa Monica rehab facility Resolutions Living. According to a death certificate obtained by TMZ, his remains were cremated just days after his passing at the Rose Family Funeral Home.
Over recent years, Presley had been remarkably open about his ongoing personal struggles with mental health and drug addiction, frequently using his platform to address his challenges candidly in hopes of helping others. Last November, he announced he was taking a step back from social media specifically to "take care of my own mental health for a bit." By the following month, he began sharing regular "Mental Health Mondays" videos on his Instagram account, aiming to normalize discussions around psychological well-being and recovery.
In the wake of his passing, additional details regarding his final hours have come to light. Footage obtained by TMZ from the night before he died showed Presley giving a solo tour of the sober living home where he had recently been dropped off. Recorded around 10:00 p.m., the video captured him looking into the camera with visibly glazed eyes as he panned across a bedroom and various other areas of the residence, appearing to be under the influence.
Insiders told TMZ that Presley had reportedly "gotten high" on Saturday afternoon and grew increasingly concerned that he was losing control of his situation. His sober coach reportedly contacted the living facility to ask if he could bring Presley in, explicitly informing admissions staff that Presley was under the influence of drugs. The admissions officer reportedly agreed to take him in, and the coach—who had initially planned to transfer Presley to a dedicated rehab facility the following Monday—temporarily placed him at Resolutions Living for the weekend. Sources claimed that Presley unfortunately continued using substances while inside the facility.
A definitive determination regarding the precise substances that contributed to his death will be formally established once the Medical Examiner releases the official toxicology report.
Presley’s tragic passing occurred just weeks after Kaia spoke candidly about the profound impact her brother’s struggles had exerted on their tight-knit, traditionally private family. In an interview with Vogue, she reflected on how navigating his journey reshaped their family dynamic.
"When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone," Kaia told the publication. "My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything — and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone.’ There’s only so much you can hide from the world. And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them."
As Crawford, Rande, and Kaia continue to process their grief, the family remains surrounded by supportive messages from fans and loved ones across the globe.
For individuals or families navigating similar struggles with mental health, emotional distress, or substance use concerns, confidential support is available. Resources and counselors can be reached by visiting 988lifeline.org or by calling, texting, or chatting with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
