Supermodel Cindy Crawford has opened up publicly for the first time since the death of her 27-year-old son, Presley Gerber, who died on September 20.
In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on October 18, Crawford, her husband Rande Gerber, and their daughter, Kaia, wrote that they "are beyond heartbroken to lose our beloved son and brother."
“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,” the family continued. “We are so proud of how he showed up in the world, with kindness and vulnerability.”
Authorities are investigating Gerber's death as a suspected overdose.
Indeed, losing a child is an unimaginable, heartbreaking ordeal. Unfortunately, many celebrities have experienced this devastating tragedy. It's hard to imagine how one might carry on after their worst nightmare becomes a reality, but many of these famous figures have proven that there is life after loss.
Click through the following gallery to learn about famous parents who have endured the profound pain of losing a child.