The Aporia · Kaia Gerber emerges from grief ‘cocoon’ after weeks of ‘no appetite’ and ‘worried’ family members: report

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The article reports that model Kaia Gerber is recovering from the loss of her brother Presley Shards, who passed away on September 20. For weeks after his death, she reportedly had little appetite and stayed in a "cocoon" with friends visiting occasionally. Her family, including parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, are concerned for her well-being. Kaia recently left her house to go to the gym, encouraged by her mother, and is expected to return to work on an upcoming film project called “Bulls.”

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Kaia Gerber, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, emerged from weeks of grief in Los Angeles following the loss of her brother. Family members expressed concern over Kaia's health during this period, noting that she had no appetite and was not eating much, which is particularly challenging given her history with disordered eating. On Sunday, October 13, 2026, Gerber was spotted for the first time in public at a gym in Los Angeles, encouraged by her mother to maintain some routine amid her grief. Close friends like Jake Shane and family members including her parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, as well as actor George Clooney, have been supporting her emotionally during this difficult time.

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Zenna, J. (2026, October 13). Kaia Gerber emerges from grief ‘cocoon’ after weeks of ‘no appetite’ and ‘worried’ family members: report. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/13/celebrity-news/kaia-gerber-emerges-from-grief-cocoon-after-weeks-of-no-appetite-and-worried-family-members-report/

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🔮 “She was in total shock so it was a big emotional process just to come to the realization that she would never see her brother again.

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“She had a little cocoon there with friends stopping by. asserted

friends → have → cocoon

She tried her best to hold it together, but she was not eating much, she had no appetite, which is hard for her as she has said in the past she suffers from ‘disordered eating,'” the source continued. asserted

source → try → eating

“She was in total shock so it was a big emotional process just to come to the realization that she would never see her brother again. asserted

she → come → brother

Kaia was spotted out for the first time on Sunday, leaving a Los Angeles gym. asserted

Kaia → spot → gym

The insider told the outlet that the Shards’ actress did so because of encouragement from her mom, Cindy Crawford. asserted

actress → tell → mom

“She also has not cut her hair or done her nails, and she has been in sweats the whole time. asserted

she → cut → sweats

Her mom has encouraged her to keep a routine going to help deal with grief.” asserted

routine → encourage → grief

While Kaia was grieving, the source said she heavily leaned on those close to her, including her mom, Pullman and her dad, Rande Gerber. asserted

she → grieve → mom

“Cindy and Rande have really been there for Kaia, as has George [Clooney],” they said. asserted

they → have → Kaia

“They are bending over backwards to make sure she is OK.” asserted

she → bend → ?

The “Palm Royale” star has also reportedly been relying on her close friend and influencer Jake Shane, who was seen at Kaia’s house following the loss of Presley helping her find her escaped cat. uncertain

who → rely → cat

With the support of her loved ones, the source told the Daily Mail that Kaia is expected to return to work soon, starring alongside her boyfriend in the upcoming James Morosini written and directed thriller, “Bulls.” asserted

Kaia → love → Morosini

Filming is slated to start by the end of the year, with costume fittings as early as next month, per the insider. asserted

Filming → slat → insider

“It’s a good thing her boyfriend Lewis, who is her ‘rock’ these days, is her co-star so he can look after her, they are closer than ever,” they said, noting that Kaia “cannot back out” of the project, “but they can push the dates out a bit.” asserted

they → ’ → dates

A rep for Kaia didn’t immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment. asserted

rep → respond → comment

As Page Six previously reported, Kaia’s only sibling died in a bedroom at a Santa Monica rehab facility on Sept. 20. asserted

sibling → report → Sept.

Kaia Gerber emerges from grief ‘cocoon’ after weeks of ‘no appetite’ and ‘worried’ family members: report

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