PRESLEY GERBER’S AUTOPSY IS COMPLETE — BUT HIS CAUSE OF DEATH COULD TAKE “A FEW MONTHS” TO DETERMINE

Posted by Team - September 23, 2026

Presley Gerber’s Autopsy Completed Following His Death at Age 27, Cause of Death Could Take ‘a few Months,’ Medical Examiner Says

Presley died on Sept. 20 at age 27

An autopsy on Presley Gerber has been completed following his Sept. 20 death, medical records confirm.

A Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s report showed that an autopsy was performed on the model and mental health advocate. The official cause of death listed on the report as of Sept. 21 is deferred.

“A deputy medical examiner performed an examination today and the cause and manner of death have been deferred, which means additional testing and/or studies were requested in order to make a determination. Due to the ongoing death investigation, the [deputy medical examiner] cannot disclose what testing and/or studies were requested. Deferred cases can take a few months before a cause of death is determined,” a Department of Medical Examiner statement read.

Santa Monica police records indicate a call for an overdose on the morning of Sept. 20 at a Santa Monica-area facility. The dispatch call also noted cardiac arrest.

A Los Angeles County medical examiner’s report previously showed that Presley, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died while at a rehab facility. In a statement provided to PEOPLE, the L.A. County Medical Examiner said Presley’s death was under investigation, adding, “The investigation is still ongoing and there is limited information available. Death was pronounced at 09:45 hours on September 20, 2026, by responding paramedics. The Santa Monica Police Department is the investigating law enforcement agency.”

Two individuals seating at an event wearing glᴀsses and casual attire with an audience visible in the background — Presley Gerber and Kaia Gerber in February 2024.Getty Images

Presley, who was also the older brother to model Kaia Gerber, had opened up in recent years about his mental health.

“Having struggled with mental health, depression and some other things that come along with that, I think that whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place that I was in at one point in my life, that’s all I need to do,” he said on the Studio 22 podcast in 2023.

“[Mental health] is an issue. It is such a big part of my life. It’s a 24/7 job, and there’s so much to it,” Presley continued. “That’s really what I want to do: help people, whether you’re depressed, you’re struggling with something that is having a negative effect on your body. I mean it could be anything, and there’s no judgment.”

He added, “I’ve seen a lot of stuff and I’ve learned a lot of things. What I hope I can do is have made the mistakes for some other people, so they don’t have to make the same mistakes that I made.”

In a since-deleted December 2025 Instagram post, Presley also spoke about the “loss” he’d dealt with recently and how it led him to where he was at that moment.

“I feel like honesty is the best policy…” Presley said. He went on to share that he was currently on several depressant medications, including Buprenorphine, Xanax and valium, to treat his “panic attacks” amid his mental health struggles.

He candidly shared he had seen several doctors but was wary of his path forward.

“The doctors say a lot of different things, so it’s kind of scary, but hopefully between my research and their research … and God, we can figure this out,” he said. “…The things that scare me are the things you need to take … if you don’t take them, something not good happens. And there’s a spectrum there on how intense the withdrawal from certain medications is.”

Presley Gerber in January 2026.Stefanie Keenan/Getty

At the time, he shared he was trying to focus on other things like working out, not drinking and staying away from people who weren’t a good influence. He closed by saying he hoped his video would help people.

“A. So you feel like you’re not alone, because that is how I feel most of the time and I have a feeling that if I say all of this, a lot of people will at least know that there’s someone else going through it,” he said. “And the second thing is, hopefully I find some people out here and are willing to help or know someone that can help.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.

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PRESLEY GERBER’S AUTOPSY IS COMPLETE — BUT HIS CAUSE OF DEATH COULD TAKE “A FEW MONTHS” TO DETERMINE

Presley Gerber’s Autopsy Completed Following His Death at Age 27, Cause of Death Could Take ‘a few Months,’ Medical Examiner Says

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