Presley Gerber shared a heartfelt moment with his parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, during what would be his last public appearance prior to the model’s heartbreaking passing.
On June 11, the three attended the We Are ENOUGH x Aviator Nation launch event at Aviator Nation Dreamland in Malibu, California.
They appeared cheerful, posing for photographs with Presley situated between his 60-year-old supermodel mother and 64-year-old businessman father.
At the event, aimed at fostering open discussions about mental health, Presley candidly addressed his own mental health journey and how he discovered his self-worth.
The press release detailed that at 23, he opted to discontinue various medications and began to learn how to separate his inner voices from his true self.
“I felt the most liberated when I was finally honest with myself,” the runway model expressed during his June appearance.
He also urged the audience to prioritize self-care and physical activity.
“Engage your body no matter your mood. Get outside. Soak up some sunshine. If you’re not feeling up to it, just lie on the grass,” he encouraged.
This memorable outing with his parents took place over three months before his tragic death.
Recently, news broke that Presley passed away at an unnamed rehabilitation facility on Sunday at the age of 27.
In a statement, the family requested privacy during this incredibly difficult time.
The exact cause of death is pending further investigation.
Presley had been vocal about his battles with substance abuse and mental health challenges.
In December 2025, he revealed he had been alcohol-free for five months but was having difficulty finding safe medical assistance to taper off prescription drugs.
In May, he traveled to Cancun, Mexico, to undergo an “ibogaine flood dose,” a psychedelic treatment aimed at resetting his brain and breaking his cycle of addiction.
Rande and Cindy welcomed Presley in July 1999, and they also have a daughter, Kaia, born in September 2001.
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