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Presley Gerber's death being investigated as 'a suspected overdose': police

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Fox News · collected 2026-09-21 · by Tracy Wright
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Police are investigating the death of 27-year-old Presley Gerber as a suspected overdose. On September 20, officers responded to a report of a possible overdose at around 9:35 a.m., where they found Gerber deceased. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not yet determined the official cause and manner of death, which remains under investigation with no indication of foul play.
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Story summary

Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died at a rehab facility in Los Angeles on September 20, 2026. The cause of death has not been released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office but is being investigated as a suspected overdose based on emergency call audio obtained by the Daily Mail. Presley had been open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues, including a near-fatal fentanyl overdose that left him in a coma for several days in 2024.

Presley began modeling at age 15 and worked with top fashion brands like Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana. In 2019, he was arrested for DUI and sentenced to three years of probation and community service. His last public girlfriend, Lexi Wood, paid tribute to him on Instagram, highlighting his kindness and courage in fighting addiction.

The rehab center where Presley died, Resolutions Living in Santa Monica, offers intensive outpatient programs for mental health and addiction recovery. Legal experts advise against assuming liability until the medical examiner completes their investigation into the cause of death. The Gerber family has requested privacy during this difficult time.

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Who wrote this

Tracy Wright
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Topics

Crawford Fox News Digital Santa Monica Police Department The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Subjects

Fox News Digital ORG · 2× Presley PERSON · 2× The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner ORG · 2× Cindy Crawford PERSON · 1× Crawford PERSON · 1× Gerber PERSON · 1× Presley Gerber PERSON · 1× Presley Gerber's PERSON · 1× Santa Monica Police Department ORG · 1× the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ORG · 1×

Narrative

"The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time," Crawford's representative said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-21
🔮 "The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner," the release added.
2026-09-21 · Fox News
Presley Gerber's death being investigated as 'a suspected overdose': police · mixed framing

Claims (8 extracted, 2 hedged)

Presley Gerber's cause of death was "deferred," according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. uncertain
cause → defer → Examiner
The medical examiner told Fox News Digital that an examination was scheduled for Monday and that "the investigation is still ongoing and there is limited information available." Santa Monica Police Department officials are investigating the death as "a suspected overdose," according to a release from the department. Officers responded to a report of a possible overdose at approximately 9:35 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. uncertain
Officers → tell → a.m.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who was deceased. asserted
who → locate → male
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the individual as Presley Gerber. asserted
Department → identify → Gerber
At this time, there is no indication of foul play, and Gerber's case remains open. asserted
case → be → play
"The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner," the release added. asserted
release → determine → Examiner
"The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time," Crawford's representative said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. asserted
representative → ask → Digital
Presley had been open about his mental health struggles, speaking publicly about them on social media and in interviews. asserted
Presley → speak → interviews
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