The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has released the body of Presley Gerber to his family following the completion of an autopsy on September 21. Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026, marking the end of a brief stay at a Santa Monica treatment facility.
While the initial autopsy is complete, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner currently lists the official cause and manner of death as “deferred.” This status indicates that a determination will not be made until further testing, including comprehensive toxicology studies, is finalized. Such investigations typically take several months to conclude.
Timeline of Final Hours
According to investigative records, Gerber arrived at Resolutions Living, a luxury rehabilitation facility located on Berkeley Street in Santa Monica, at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 19. He was found unresponsive less than 12 hours later.
The investigation into his death has highlighted a rapid emergency response. Recorded 911 dispatch audio initially categorized the incident as a “cardiac arrest” through an automated voice system. However, the call was quickly upgraded to a suspected overdose during the dispatch process. Despite the efforts of first responders, Gerber was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday.
Ongoing Police Investigation
The Santa Monica Police Department is leading the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death. Although the case is officially being handled as a suspected overdose, authorities have stated there is currently no evidence of foul play. The investigation remains open as police wait for the medical examiner’s final reports.
The Gerber family has requested privacy during this time through representative Allie Jenkins, who confirmed the 27-year-old’s passing. The loss follows years of public discussion regarding Gerber’s well-being; his sister, Kaia Gerber, recently spoke about his struggles with addiction and mental health in the September 2026 issue of Vogue.
With the release of his body, the family is expected to begin final arrangements while the Medical Examiner’s office continues the laboratory work required to close the case.
