Presley Walker Gerber (July 2, 1999 – September 20, 2026) was an American model. He was the elder child of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and the brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber. He began modeling as a teenager and later appeared in runway shows and advertising campaigns for several major fashion brands. He also spoke publicly about his experiences with mental health and addiction.
Early life and education Presley Walker Gerber was born in a home birth on July 2, 1999 in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., the first child and only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber. He had a younger sister, Kaia. He graduated from Malibu High School in 2017.
Gerber's parents said the name Presley came from a dinner with record producer David Foster, who was then married to Linda Thompson, formerly Elvis Presley's girlfriend. They recalled Foster asking, "Can you imagine being me, having to follow Presley?" and that the name stuck.
Career Modeling career Gerber began his modeling career at age 15 after signing with IMG Models, and made his runway debut for Moschino at age 16. He walked for Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren, and appeared in a Super Bowl advertisement for Pepsi with his mother in 2018. He also worked on campaigns for Calvin Klein, Celine and Omega.
In 2017, he won the Reader's Choice Breakout Star men's category in Models.com's Model of the Year awards. He had previously been nominated for the Celebrity as Model men's category in 2016, and was subsequently nominated for the Model of the Year men's category in 2018.
Acting Gerber had a role in the music video for Madison Beer's song "Dead". He also appeared as himself in the eighth episode of the 2024 reality‑sports show The Wager, where he and his father Rande Gerber were challenged by Jason Kennedy and Wes Burrows.
Personal life and death Gerber was in a relationship with Charlotte D'Alessio from 2018 to 2020, and with Lexi Wood in 2022; they announced the relationship on Instagram in November and reportedly broke up the next month.
In January 2019, Gerber was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). He received three years' probation and was required to complete a DUI program and two days of community service.
In 2020, he tattooed his face with the word "misunderstood" under his eye, which led to viral controversy. He compared the negative comments to transphobia in a later post. According to People, he had removed it by August 2021.
In 2023, Gerber discussed his experiences with mental health on the Studio 22 podcast. He said he had dealt with depression and related issues, and added that "whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place ... that's all I need to do." He ran an Instagram series called "Mental Health Mondays", where he discussed his experiences with depression and addiction. He also considered starting a mental health-focused clothing line.
In March 2026, he posted a video showing him preparing for a "pre‑ibogaine flood dose" in Cancun, Mexico. In June 2026, Gerber took part in a mental-health event in Malibu. He spoke about his experiences with mental health, including a turning point at age 23 and the pressures of growing up in the public eye, and said he felt more free after being open about what he had gone through.
Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, on September 20, 2026, at age 27.
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