Kaia Gerber praised Presley Gerber for openly discussing mental health in a Vogue interview weeks before his death; Presley had publicly shared his experiences with panic attacks, prescriptions and a Mental Health Mondays series.
Kaia called Presley an “absolute teacher” for choosing to speak openly about his mental health, saying his honesty changed family conversations.
Presley ran an Instagram series called “Mental Health Mondays,” discussed panic attacks, and disclosed medications he used to manage symptoms.
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records show Presley died Sept. 20 at a Santa Monica rehab facility; emergency crews responded to cardiac arrest and an apparent overdose and the Santa Monica Police Department is investigating.
# Overview
Kaia Gerber publicly honored her older brother Presley Gerber's candid approach to mental health just weeks before his death. In an August Vogue interview, Kaia said Presley's openness shifted how the family discussed difficult topics and called him an "absolute teacher" for refusing to hide his struggles.
# Kaia's remarks and family context
Kaia described a family that had historically kept personal matters private. She explained Presley chose a different path: he made himself "very human for everyone" and spoke honestly about his experiences. Kaia also acknowledged her own role during his decade-long struggle with addiction, saying she often remained quiet to avoid adding to her parents' stress.
# What Presley shared publicly
Presley ran an Instagram series called "Mental Health Mondays" where he talked about panic attacks and the specific prescriptions he took to manage symptoms. He spoke about wanting to help people dealing with depression or other struggles without judgment. His last recorded public appearance was on June 11 at a panel hosted by We Are ENOUGH, and he participated in interviews such as the Studio 22 podcast where he framed helping others as his main goal.
# Timeline and official details
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records obtained by People show Presley Gerber died Sept. 20 at a rehab facility in Santa Monica. Emergency crews responded to a call for cardiac arrest and an apparent overdose. The Santa Monica Police Department is the investigating agency and the medical examiner's office indicated the investigation is ongoing while awaiting an examination.
# Family response and privacy request
A representative for the Gerber family requested privacy as Kaia and their parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, navigate the loss and the active investigation. Media coverage notes Kaia's recent public reflections about how Presley's transparency affected the family's conversations on difficult topics.
# Resources mentioned in coverage
The coverage includes contact information for mental health and substance abuse support: the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 and the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
# Bottom line
The public narrative in the days after Presley's death emphasizes two threads: Kaia's praise for his decision to speak openly about mental health, and the ongoing official investigation into his death at a Santa Monica rehab facility. Coverage highlights Presley's efforts to destigmatize mental health through social media, public panels and interviews, while the family asks for privacy during the investigation and grieving process.
Kaia Gerber and her late older brother, Presley Gerber, helped each other navigate the modeling industry and supported each other through difficult times before Presley’s sudden death. Us confirmed in September 2026 that Presley died in a rehab facility, according to records obtained online through the Los Angeles Coun
According to LA County Medical Examiner records, Presley died at a rehab facility on Sept. 20. Kaia and Presley are the children of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. View Entire Post ›
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