Kaia Gerber's Cat Found, but the Crawford-Gerber Family's Grief Endures

Model and actress Kaia Gerber's beloved cat, Tony, has finally been found safe after going missing for roughly nine hours from the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles. The search, which involved Kaia's boyfriend, actor Lewis Pullman, and several close friends, took place amid a period of mourning for the extended Crawford-Gerber family, who had just lost their son, Presley Gerber.

According to circulating reports, Tony was reported missing earlier this week. Pullman, who has been in a relationship with Kaia since 2025, was seen actively combing the neighborhood streets alongside influencer Jake Shane and photographer-director Carissa Gallo. They put up lost-cat posters at several strategic spots, listing Tony's traits—described as shy and wearing a tracker on his collar. Shortly after that effort, Tony was found safe.

The search was captured in several photos showing Pullman and Carissa embracing. Carissa arrived carrying flowers and an envelope bearing Kaia's name, a gesture of moral support amid a family situation clouded by grief. The presence of those closest to her became an emotional anchor for Kaia, who over the past week has had to face two pressures at once: losing a family member and a missing pet.

The passing of Presley Gerber, 27, dealt a heavy blow to the family. He was pronounced dead by medical staff at the rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica after police received a report of a suspected overdose at around 09.35 in the morning. The Santa Monica Police Department said there was no indication of foul play and that the investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said an autopsy has been performed, but a final determination on the cause and manner of death is deferred until further testing is complete—a process that can take months.

Presley was no stranger to the fashion industry. He followed in the footsteps of his mother, supermodel Cindy Crawford, and his sister, Kaia, appearing in campaigns for major brands such as Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, and Celine. At his peak, he appeared alongside Cindy in a Pepsi commercial that aired during the 2018 Super Bowl. Yet behind that glittering career, Presley spoke openly about his long struggle with addiction and mental health. He even documented part of his recovery efforts on social media, including ibogaine treatment at a clinic in Mexico earlier this year.

"I was really scared, and I know I'll feel it again if I have to face something like this," Presley wrote in his post, adding that he was beginning to find his way back to himself.

Kaia, known as a private person, had spoken about the impact of her brother's struggles on the family. In her interview with Vogue before Presley died, she said such problems "put everyone in the family at the same point." She also praised Presley's openness, which she regarded as a teacher who taught honesty, in contrast to her parents' long-held insistence on privacy. "Trying to hide something just makes people feel that you're ashamed of them," Kaia said.

On the other hand, Kaia's career continues to rise. She has just starred in Ryan Murphy's latest series, The Shards, an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel set in Los Angeles in 1981. Presley had watched the project a few days before he died. Kaia's move from fashion to acting has grown more solid with her appearances in titles such as American Horror Stories, Babylon, and Palm Royale.

For the Indonesian public, this story is more than just international celebrity news. The Presley Gerber case highlights how complex mental health and addiction issues are among young people, even those with access to the best rehabilitation facilities. In Indonesia, where stigma against mental illness and substance abuse remains strong, the Crawford-Gerber family's openness can serve as a mirror on the importance of social support and non-judgmental care. Social media, which often becomes a space for documenting recovery, can also be a double-edged sword: offering support while adding pressure.

Going forward, attention will turn to the final results of the investigation into Presley's cause of death and how the Gerber-Crawford family moves on after their loss. For Kaia, the support of Pullman and her closest circle is a temporary anchor. But a larger question still hangs in the air: to what extent can the entertainment industry and wider society provide a safe space for those battling addiction, without waiting for tragedy to strike?