Presley Gerber's Exes Remember Him as 'Angel' After Suspected Overdose Death
Former girlfriends share heartfelt tributes to Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's son, who died at 27.
Presley Gerber's ex-girlfriends Cameron Rorrison and Charlotte D'Alessio have shared poignant tributes following his death at the age of 27 from a suspected overdose. Rorrison, a fashion and swimwear model who dated Gerber from May 2018 to March 2020, remembered him as "an angel in this life."
"Anyone who was lucky enough to have the gift of knowing Presley will know him and remember him for his wide open heart, his inspiring compassion, and incredible understanding," Rorrison wrote. She further praised his "humanity" and his ability to make "every person, no matter who, feel as brilliant and important as the next."
D'Alessio, a Canadian model and influencer who also dated Gerber around the same period, highlighted their "pure love" and expressed anger over his untimely death. Lexi Wood, who had a more recent relationship with Gerber in 2022, described him as "one of the kindest, most open, loving and courageous people."
Presley died on September 20 at a luxury rehab facility in Santa Monica, California. He had checked himself into Resolutions Living the day prior. His occupation was listed as an entrepreneur who worked in mental health. An autopsy has been completed, but the cause of death is pending test results from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating the death as a suspected overdose, with no indication of foul play.
Sources told TMZ that a doctor had been prescribing Gerber ketamine, a drug he had reportedly struggled with in the past, despite knowing of his difficulties.
Gerber, the son of supermodels Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, had been open about his struggles with depression, severe anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. He stepped back from modeling around 2019 to focus on business and personal matters. In June, he spoke at a panel discussion about boosting mental health, advising attendees to "move your body regardless of how you're feeling. Get outside. Get some sun."
Earlier this year, he posted about undergoing a "Pre-ibogaine flood dose" treatment at a Mexican clinic. Ibogaine is a substance derived from an African shrub that is reported to help with withdrawal symptoms. Both his parents and sister Kaia Gerber praised his "courage" for transparently sharing his journey.
Presley has been cremated, and his parents are expected to keep his ashes at their Malibu home. Funeral arrangements are reportedly being planned for a small service.