Crawford and Gerber Make First Public Appearance Since Son's Death

Key points

• Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber walked hand-in-hand at Zuma Beach in Malibu on October 10, their first public outing since Presley Gerber's death on September 20.
• The couple, married since 1998, wore coordinated white tops and dark athletic wear, appearing united despite the recent tragedy.
• Presley Gerber, 27, died at a Santa Monica sober living facility; emergency recordings indicated an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest.
• The family has not spoken publicly, but sources describe Crawford as 'inconsolable' and the family as 'in total shock.'
• Presley had been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health, with his last public appearance in June at a mental health event in Malibu.

Background

Presley Gerber died on September 20 at a Santa Monica sober living facility. The family has faced scrutiny regarding the facility and legal questions surrounding his final hours. In early October, reports emerged that Crawford and Gerber were considering relocating from Los Angeles to Europe to escape Hollywood scrutiny. George Clooney, a family friend and Rande's business partner, reportedly encouraged the move. The couple and their daughter Kaia Gerber, 25, have remained largely out of the public eye since the death.

Why it matters

The outing signals a tentative step toward public life for the family after a period of intense privacy and grief. It also highlights the ongoing public interest in the circumstances surrounding Presley's death and the family's response to the tragedy.

What to watch

The family is reportedly deciding how to honor Presley, with plans for a private gathering in Malibu due to his love for surfing. Legal discussions and scrutiny of the sober living facility are ongoing. The couple may continue to seek privacy or consider relocating from Los Angeles.