KEY POINT
- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office said Gerber died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility; no cause of death was listed.
- Gerber began modeling as a teenager and later worked with major fashion brands including Burberry, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein.
- He had publicly discussed mental health and substance-use struggles while also promoting awareness through his own initiatives.
Gerber was born in California in 1999 and entered fashion at an early age. He made his runway debut for Moschino at 16, beginning a modeling career that later included appearances for Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren.
His work extended beyond the runway. Gerber appeared in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Celine, Pepsi and Omega and was featured in publications including GQ Style and The New York Times Style Magazine. DNA Model Management, which signed him in 2019, also described him as an investor and entrepreneur.
In recent years, Gerber spoke openly about personal struggles and used his public profile to discuss mental health. During a 2023 appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he described mental health as a major part of his life and discussed efforts to increase awareness.
According to DNA Model Management, Gerber also created “Mental Health Mondays” and worked with A Sense of Home, a Los Angeles nonprofit focused on homelessness.
In December, Gerber shared a now-removed Instagram video discussing prescription medications and panic attacks. His mother responded publicly at the time with a message expressing love and support.
Crawford marked her son’s 27th birthday in July with a public tribute, describing her pride in the man he had become while still viewing him as her “little boy.”Earlier this month, Kaia Gerber discussed her brother’s addiction struggles in the September issue of American Vogue. She described the effect his experiences had on their family and spoke about the way he had become unusually open about his difficulties.
Fashion photographer Collier Schorr also remembered Gerber on Instagram, describing him as a protective brother to Kaia and recalling their work together, including a Hugo Boss campaign.
Paris Hilton was among those who publicly reacted after news of Gerber’s death, describing herself as heartbroken and remembering him as kind and genuine.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed Gerber died Sunday while at a rehabilitation facility. The cause of death had not been listed in the information provided.
Crawford’s publicist told CNN that the family is asking for privacy during what it described as a difficult and painful time.
