Presley Gerber, the model son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27 while in rehab. Santa Monica Police responded to a possible overdose call on the morning of September 20, and the death is being investigated as a possible overdose, with no foul play suspected. An autopsy was completed on September 21, but the cause of death was deferred pending further testing.
His ex-girlfriend Lexi Wood, 28, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, describing years of friendship and calling him one of the kindest and most loving people she had ever known.“He loved so deeply, so purely, was incredibly romantic and thoughtful,”she wrote, adding,“More than anything, he wanted to use his story to help other people, and he did.”
Gerber had been remarkably candid about his decade-long addiction and mental health struggles, publicly discussing treatments including Buprenorphine, Xanax, Valium, and Ibogaine. His openness gave countless people fighting similar battles a sense of being seen. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available around the clock: call or text 988. How do you check in on the people you care about when they go quiet?
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