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New York Post · collected 2026-09-21 · by Audrey Rock
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Presley Gerber, before his death at age 27 due to a suspected overdose in Los Angeles, disclosed on social media that he was taking medications such as Valium, buprenorphine, and Xanax to manage mental health and substance abuse issues. He mentioned having consulted about 15 psychiatrists who prescribed numerous medications but sought more structured guidance rather than the freedom to self-administer. Gerber also discussed his efforts to reduce alcohol consumption and avoid negative influences while battling addiction.
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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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Presley divulged in the months leading up to his death that he had turned to unconventional methods to beat his substance use issues, including the use of ibogaine — a West African root bark psychoactive that can be used for opioid addiction.
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🔮 “Here’s some clarity for ya – the truth will set you free (hopefully) haha.
2026-09-21 · New York Post
Presley Gerber detailed the cocktail of pills he was taking months before tragic death · assertive framing

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Presley Gerber revealed he was taking medications like Valium, buprenorphine and Xanax to treat various mental health and substance abuse issues in the months leading up to his death. asserted
he → reveal → death
“Here’s some clarity for ya – the truth will set you free (hopefully) haha. asserted
truth → ’ → you
I’ve had a lot of loss in many different forms recently. asserted
I → have → forms
That is not an excuse, but it’s the reason — or part of —why I am where I’m at now asserted
I → ’ → where
,” he captioned a since-deleted upload on Dec. 1, 2025, per Just Jared. asserted
he → caption → Jared
According to Presley, he was taking Valium to help calm the central nervous system, buprenorphine to treat pain and opioid use disorders and Xanax for “when the panic attacks [were] really, really bad.” uncertain
attacks → accord → disorders
“Every psychiatrist I’ve had — and I’ve had, like, 15 — they’re all like, ‘Here’s 20 medications. asserted
medications → have → 15
Take this if you feel like this, take this as needed,'” he explained, addressing the challenging task of managing the various prescriptions. asserted
he → take → prescriptions
“And I’m like, ‘No, don’t give me that much leeway. asserted
I → ’m → leeway
I need some direction.'” asserted
I → need → direction
Presley also noted that he had heavily cut back from drinking — as alcohol was “no longer serving” him — and was focusing on having “good influences” around him as he battled addiction issues. asserted
he → note → issues
“I’ve grown up in Hollywood, and there’s a lot of people around that I love to death, but right now, I try not to be around them,” he explained. Want more celebrity and pop culture news? asserted
he → grow → news
“I’m hoping this reaches people in many ways so you feel like you’re not alone, because that is how I feel most of the time,” he concluded. asserted
he → hop → time
“I have a feeling if I say all of this, a lot of people will at least know that there’s someone else going through it.” asserted
lot → have → it
As Page Six previously reported, Gerber tragically died on Sunday of a suspected overdose while in a Los Angeles rehab facility. asserted
Gerber → report → facility
His parents — supermodel Cindy Crawford and husband Rande Gerber, along with daughter Kaia Gerber — confirmed the sad news and asked “for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.” asserted
parents → confirm → time
In his final Instagram post, shared on on Aug. 5, Presley smiled while posing in what appeared to be a garden while modeling an outfit from Vuori clothing. asserted
what → share → clothing
Presley divulged in the months leading up to his death that he had turned to unconventional methods to beat his substance use issues, including the use of ibogaine — a West African root bark psychoactive that can be used for opioid addiction. asserted
that → divulge → addiction
He also shared updates during his “Mental Health Mondays” series on social media. asserted
He → share → media
Last month, Presley’s sister Kaia, 24, praised her brother for his candid approach as he battled addiction, telling Vogue that he was the “greatest teacher” for showing that “there’s only so much you can hide from the world.” asserted
you → praise → world
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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