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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Presley Gerber's Ex-Girlfriend Shares Heartbreaking Tribute

Charlotte D'Alessio expresses her enduring connection to the late model.

US Politics • 2 hours ago
Presley Gerber's Ex-Girlfriend Shares Heartbreaking Tribute

Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend, Charlotte D’Alessio, has shared a poignant tribute following the model's death, stating they are “connected for life.” D’Alessio posted a series of photos and videos on Instagram, documenting moments with Gerber, including them riding a mechanical bull and him wakeboarding.

“♥️ rest easy king,” D’Alessio captioned the post. “Love you so much Pres connected for life I’ll talk to you soon.”

Earlier in the week, D’Alessio had also shared a reflective tribute on her Instagram Stories. She wrote, “Shared a pure love with you & for that I thank & honor your life. You deserved more time. You deserved more life. Very angry [about] this,” accompanying the text with a picture of them embracing on a dock.

Another video showed Gerber playfully interacting with a dog in bed, with D’Alessio writing, “I will always remember you this way.” Additional images included Gerber with the dog and a photo of the couple at a costume party.

Presley Gerber died on September 20 at the age of 27. He passed away at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, where he was reportedly receiving treatment for a drug overdose. The IMG model had entered Resolutions Living, a luxury rehabilitation home.

Gerber was the eldest child of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber. He had publicly spoken about his struggles with addiction and mental health in the years leading up to his death. According to reports, he was cremated, and his parents will keep his ashes at their home in Malibu, California. D’Alessio and Gerber reportedly met through his sister, Kaia Gerber, in December 2017 and began dating shortly thereafter.


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