Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber break their silence after the tragic death of their son Presley

Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber have opened up about the tragic death of their son Presley at age 27.

“We are heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother,” a tribute posted Sunday on the model’s Instagram, along with a black-and-white photo of Presley with angel wings.

“We feel so lucky to have had Presley in our lives for 27 years. He is a gentle and beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever. We are so proud of the way he showed himself in the world, with kindness and vulnerability,” they added.

Crawford expressed his family’s gratitude for “the outpouring of love and support from so many people who know and love our family and even strangers who feel our pain.”

“Until we find our sweet boy. We love you forever, Mom, Dad and Kaia 🪽,” the statement concluded.

Presley died at an undisclosed rehabilitation center of a suspected overdose on September 20. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

He is survived by his actress/model sister Kaia, 25, as well as his former model mother, 60, and his businessman father, 64. The couple married in 1998 and welcomed Presley in 1999, as their eldest and only son.

In the years before his death, Presley spoke openly about his battles with addiction and mental health issues.

During a 2023 appearance on the “Studio 22” podcast, Presley noted that he struggled with “mental health, depression and other things that come with it.”

He also noted that he had spent “a lot” of time in therapy trying to “lean into myself” over the years.

“It’s a big part of my life. It’s a 24/7 job, and there’s so much to do.”

According to The List, he took to Instagram Stories in 2024 to talk about “dealing with (a) current and very high opioid addiction.”

In March, Presley wrote that he had “started to find his way back to himself,” adding via Instagram, “We’ll see. I pray this is the last time I have to go back (to treatment). Next time I’d like to choose.”

A month before Presley passed away, Kaia praised her brother for publicly sharing his struggles.

“My parents were very, very private for most of our lives and didn’t share anything — and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m going to be very human to everyone,'” she told Vogue in August 2026.

“The Shards” actress noted that Presley’s problems were “the reason I started to identify as easy and never wanted to ask for help.”

When news of Presley’s death broke on Sunday, Kaia and her parents released a joint statement asking for “privacy during this very difficult and painful time.”

If you or someone you care about is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).