Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber break silence on Presley Gerber's death: 'We are beyond heartbroken'

Cindy Crawford has spoken publicly for the first time about the death of her son, Presley Gerber, sharing a family statement on Instagram on Sunday.

“We are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother,” the statement said. “We feel so blessed to have had Presley in our lives for 27 years. He is a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever,” USA Today reported. The statement was signed by Crawford, her husband Rande Gerber, and their daughter Kaia Gerber, concluding: “Til we meet again our sweet boy. We love you forever, Mom, Dad and Kaia.”

Kaia Gerber also shared her own tribute on Sunday, posting a carousel that included a video of the pair dancing as children. “You know how much I loved being your sister,” she wrote. “It has always been, and will forever be, my favorite thing about myself.”

Presley Gerber, the only son of Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records. The Santa Monica Police Department said his death is being investigated as a suspected overdose, with no indication of foul play; an official cause of death has not been released.

Gerber, 27, was a model who worked with brands including Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein, and had spoken openly about his struggles with substance abuse and mental health.