Kaia Gerber shares grief following brother Presley's death
- Kaia Gerber posted a poignant message about her brother Presley's death.
- Presley Gerber died at age 27 on 20 September following a cardiac arrest.
- Police confirmed the incident at a Santa Monica rehab facility was related to an overdose.
- Cindy Crawford and other celebrities have shared tributes and support for the family.
- Kaia Gerber has previously spoken openly about her brother's struggles with addiction.
The social media post marked Ms Gerber's return to public platforms over the weekend.
This public acknowledgment follows the recent loss of her older brother.
Presley Gerber dies at 27 in Santa Monica
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died on 20 September following a cardiac arrest reported at 9:35 am. Police in California were called to a rehab facility in Santa Monica after the incident, which was later confirmed to be related to an overdose.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified Mr Gerber as the patient who died. While police have indicated there is no sign of foul play, the precise cause of his death remains unconfirmed.
Family and friends share messages of support
In October, Cindy Crawford posted an Instagram tribute to her son, describing him as "a sweet, beautiful soul" and noting he was 27 years old. The post featured a black-and-white photograph of Mr Gerber with white feather wings.
Ms Crawford’s message expressed heartbreak and gratitude for support, concluding with the words: "Til we meet again our sweet boy. Minutes after her mother’s tribute, Kaia Gerber shared a video of herself and Cindy Crawford as children alongside a lengthy message.
Helena Christensen, Rachel Zoe, and Derek Blasberg have offered public condolences in response to Ms Gerber’s recent posts. Helena Christensen wrote "So much love to you," while Rachel Zoe commented "Sending all of my love and healing". Derek Blasberg also responded to the post, writing "Thinking of you and sending all my [love]".
Kaia Gerber reflects on brother's influence
Kaia Gerber wrote on 18 October, "I love you the bluest, to the moon and back and back again, forever big brother". She expressed that words fail to capture the magnitude of losing her brother.
She described her inability to articulate the grief she feels. Kaia added, "i had more love for you than i knew what to do with". She continued, "and now that it has nowhere obvious to go, i'm certain it's going to swallow me whole".
Kaia Gerber discusses mental health and family
She has spoken publicly about the struggles her brother Presley faced with mental health and drug addiction.
In a September interview with Vogue, she said that family tragedy levels everyone. She noted that she began to see herself as the "easy one" who avoided asking for help.
She explained that her parents were very private, but Presley taught her to be openly human for everyone. Kaia said that one cannot hide from the world, as trying to conceal issues makes the person feel ashamed.
Support services for mental health
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) offers support for those experiencing distressing thoughts. The service operates from 5 pm to midnight every day.
Individuals seeking help can contact the charity by calling 0800 58 58 58. The organisation also provides a web-chat service for those in need.
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