Model Kaia Gerber returns to work after brother Presley's death at 27
The gist
Model Kaia Gerber returned to modeling in a JW Anderson campaign with UGG after her brother Presley died at 27.
Her public grief posts show how a young star navigates loss under scrutiny.
How it unfolded
- Sep 19, 2026Presley Gerber checked into Resolutions Living around 10 p.m.
- Sep 20, 2026Presley Gerber, 27, died at a sober living/rehab facility in California; he was rushed to the hospital the following morning before being pronounced dead.
- Sep 21, 2026The Santa Monica Police Department said his death was being investigated "as a suspected overdose," with "no indication of foul play."
Key terms
- sober living facility
- A facility offering safe, structured, supportive housing for people leaving drug rehabilitation or recovering from substance use disorders.
- suspected overdose
- Taking a drug or substance in amounts far greater than recommended, potentially causing poisoning or death.
Source: Wikipedia