Breaking: Cindy Crawford's son dies aged 27

Presley Gerber (right) was the only son of Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford.

Several US media outlets reported a representative of the family had confirmed the death and asked for their privacy to be respected.

According to reports to media outlet TMZ from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Gerber died at a rehab facility on Sunday night, local time.

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