Kaia Gerber has shared an emotional message about grief as she continues to mourn the death of her older brother, Presley Gerber, who died at the age of 27 less than two months ago.
The 25-year-old model, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, posted a photograph of several books on Instagram on Sunday, November 8, alongside a passage about grief from the late American writer Joan Didion’s 2005 memoir, The Year of Magical Thinking.
The quotation read: “Grief, when it comes, is nothing we expect it to be. Grief has no distance.
“Grief comes in waves, paroxysms, sudden apprehensions that weaken the knees and blind the eyes and obliterate darkness.”
Kaia Previously Shared Heartbreaking Tribute to Presley
The latest post follows an emotional tribute Kaia published on October 18, in which she expressed the difficulty of finding words to describe her loss.
Addressing her late brother directly, she wrote: “Prez, I don’t have the words… how naive of me to believe that language could transcend grief.”
She continued by explaining that reading books about grief had not provided the answers she was searching for.
“I’ve read all of the books and I have none of the answers.
My articulation is no match against this, the magnitude of losing you… I am, quite literally, down on my f***ing knees,” she wrote.
Kaia also reflected on the bond they shared, describing being Presley’s sister as her favourite part of herself.
“You know how much I loved being your sister. It has always been, and will forever be, my favorite thing about myself,” she said.
She added that she had entered the world deeply attached to him and had more love for him than she knew how to express.
“And now that it has nowhere obvious to go, I’m certain it’s going to swallow me whole,” she wrote.
Model Describes Presley as Her Best Buddy and Protector
In the emotional tribute, Kaia remembered Presley as her “best buddy,” “great protector” and “one true love of my life.”
She also recalled how he brought comfort and happiness into her life.
“You lit all of my candles and took all of my monsters away. And I love you.
And I love you. And I love you. Only you know how much. Thank you for being here,” she concluded.
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber Release Family Statement
Following Presley’s death, Kaia and her parents, Cindy Crawford, 60, and Rande Gerber, 64, released a joint statement on October 18 confirming their loss.
The family described themselves as “beyond heartbroken” over the death of their beloved son and brother.
They also expressed gratitude for the 27 years they had spent with Presley, describing him as a sweet and beautiful soul who was loved by many.
“We are so proud of how he showed up in the world, with kindness and vulnerability.
We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from so many who know and love our family and even strangers who feel our pain,” the statement read.
The family ended their message with a farewell to Presley, signing off: “Til we meet again our sweet boy. We love you forever, Mom, Dad and Kaia.”
Police Investigate Presley’s Death as Suspected Drug Overdose
Presley was found unresponsive on September 20 at Resolutions Living, a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, where he had reportedly checked in just hours before his death.
The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death as a suspected drug overdose. However, authorities have not released an official cause of death.
In a statement issued on September 21, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner confirmed that paramedics pronounced Presley dead at 9:45 a.m. on September 20.
The department also disclosed that an examination had been conducted, but the cause and manner of death had been deferred.
According to the medical examiner’s office, a deferred determination means additional testing or studies are required before an official conclusion can be reached.
The process can take several months.
