Presley Gerber's 911 Call Details Rapid Decline Before Death

The 911 dispatch audio from Presley Gerber's suspected overdose revealed a rapid deterioration of his health, with emergency responders noting cardiac arrest and then an overdose within minutes of the initial call. The emergency call was made from a Los Angeles rehabilitation facility on September 20, 2026, at 9:35 a.m. regarding a cardiac arrest. Three minutes later, the situation was upgraded to an overdose, and by 9:40 a.m., the priority was further escalated.

Gerber, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics at 9:45 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office. A spokesperson for the Santa Monica Police Department confirmed that officers responded to a report of a possible overdose at a luxury rehab facility. Detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose, with no immediate indication of foul play. The official cause of death is pending an autopsy.

This incident follows Gerber's years-long struggle with drug addiction, panic attacks, and mental health challenges. Earlier in 2026, he had spoken openly about undergoing a "Pre-ibogaine flood dose" at a treatment clinic in Mexico. Ibogaine, a substance derived from an African shrub, is reported to aid in withdrawal symptoms and is used in specialized clinics, although it is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States. Gerber had praised the clinic for its "incredible, caring, kind and on-their-s*** team."

His parents, supermodel Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, and his sister Kaia Gerber, had expressed pride in his courage for seeking treatment. In March 2026, Presley posted about his experience, describing himself as "absolutely terrified" but trusting the process to find his way back to himself.

Gerber had been candid about his mental health journey, previously sharing that he experienced "night terrors" and "panic attacks." In late 2025, he took a step back from social media to focus on his mental well-being. He also discussed the challenges of navigating treatment, noting that he had seen 15 psychiatrists and received numerous medications with little clear direction on how to manage them.

His sister, Kaia Gerber, recently spoke about the significant toll her brother's struggles had taken on their family, describing it as something that "leveled everyone." She also reflected on how she identified as the "easy one" in the family, not wanting to add to her parents' burdens, but praised her brother's openness about his difficulties.

Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, began his modeling career at age 15 and appeared in campaigns for brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein. He was signed to IMG Models and had appeared in a Pepsi ad with his mother. He also faced legal issues, including a DUI arrest in 2019. Despite his struggles, Gerber had expressed a desire to help others facing similar battles, hoping his experiences could guide them away from making the same mistakes.