Born in United States · Nationality American — Modelling / fashion

Presley Gerber

Also known as: Presley Walker Gerber

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American model born in Los Angeles in 1999, son of Cindy Crawford; died in September 2026.

Presley Gerber (1999–2026) was an American model and the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. Arrested for drink-driving in Beverly Hills in late 2018, he received a sentence in July 2019 following a no-contest plea. A social-media comparison he made in 2020 attracted criticism. He died on 20 September 2026; no official cause of death had been established in sources available by 31 October.

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Profile No. 5835 · Updated on 31 October 2026

2Documented controversies+ 2 background events

8Sources

1 followed by a conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

February–March 2020

2020: Contested comparison between face tattoo and gender transition

No legal proceedings

After showing a 'Misunderstood' face tattoo, Gerber responded publicly to criticism. In one post, he compared reactions to his tattoo with attitudes towards other body modifications and gender transition. Some commentators criticised the comparison as insensitive to discrimination faced by transgender people.

State of the evidence: Public statement quoted by news outlets; interpretations disputed.
Legal status — source text: Public criticism; no legal proceedings.
Attribution: Comparison criticised as inappropriate in an online response.

Sources · 2

[1]
The IndependentPresley Gerber sparks backlash for comparing ‘misunderstood’ face tattoo to being transgender12 March 2020MediaHigh reliability
[2]
Teen VoguePresley Gerber Responds to Face Tattoo Backlash13 March 2020MediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 31 October 2026

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30 December 2018–26 July 2019

2018–2019: Drink-driving case and probation sentence

Conviction

Gerber was arrested in Beverly Hills in late December 2018 following a traffic stop, and was formally charged with drink-driving in March 2019. On 26 July 2019, he entered a no-contest plea to one misdemeanour count of driving with a blood alcohol level of at least 0.08%. He received three years' probation, a drink-driving education programme and two days of community service.

State of the evidence: Charges confirmed through the prosecutor's statements; plea and sentence reported by TMZ and corroborated elsewhere.
Legal status — source text: Conviction on a no-contest plea dated 26 July 2019; no later decision setting it aside was found.
Attribution: Drink-driving in Beverly Hills.
Course of the proceedings: 06.03.2019 Formally charged — Formal drink-driving charges filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

Sources · 3

[1]
Us WeeklyCindy Crawford’s Son Presley Gerber, 19, Charged With DUI 2 Months After Arrest7 March 2019MediaHigh reliability
[2]
TMZRande Gerber & Cindy Crawford’s Son Presley Cops Plea Deal in DUI Case26 July 2019MediaHigh reliability
[3]
AceShowbizCindy Crawford's Son Pleads No Contest for DUI Case27 July 2019MediaMedium reliability

Last verified: 31 October 2026

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II. Documented background

Documented biographical or institutional milestones (elections, appointments, foundings, acquisitions…). These are not controversies and are not counted as such.

20 September 2026
20 September 2026: death at 27 in a Los Angeles rehab facility
Presley Gerber died on 20 September 2026, aged 27, at a rehab facility in Los Angeles, according to the county medical examiner. Press reports later referred to a suspected overdose and raised questions about where the drugs came from; no official cause has been published in the sources consulted.
Sources · 2
1. Los Angeles Times — Presley Gerber, son of model Cindy Crawford, dies at age 27
2. ABC News — Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber remember Presley Gerber after death at 27
2016–2018
2016–2018: Early modelling career
Presley Walker Gerber, born in California in 1999, began modelling as a teenager. He walked for fashion labels and appeared in campaigns including Calvin Klein. This career milestone is not a controversy.
Sources · 1
1. ABC News — Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dies at 27

III. Constellation of documented links

No documented link with another published profile for now.

Two profiles are linked when a documented controversy of one names the other. The link points to that controversy and its sources; it does not indicate a personal relationship.

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Controversia profile, updated 31 October 2026. Latest version: https://controversia.info/en/fiche/presley-gerber