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Paris Hilton heartbroken over Presley Gerber’s death at 27 as she remembers his ‘gentle heart’

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Fox News · collected 2026-09-22 · by Lauryn Overhultz

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Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at 27 on Sunday at a rehabilitation facility in California. Friends like Paris Hilton and Brooklyn Beckham shared emotional tributes to him, highlighting his kindness and gentle nature. The article focuses on the personal memories and reflections from those who knew Gerber, emphasizing his impact beyond his modeling career and advocacy for mental health awareness.
Written by AI on 2026-09-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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Lauryn Overhultz
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Calvin Klein Fox News Digital IMG Models Vogue the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

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Gerber PERSON · 7× Calvin Klein ORG · 2× Presley PERSON · 2× Brody Jenner PERSON · 1× Brooklyn Beckham PERSON · 1× Cindy Crawford PERSON · 1× Paris Hilton PERSON · 1× Presley Gerber PERSON · 1× Rande Gerber PERSON · 1× the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ORG · 1×

Narrative

While Gerber’s family has yet to publicly pay tribute following his death, a representative for the family told Fox News Digital, "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time."
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-22
🔮 Paris Hilton was among those mourning Gerber’s death, remembering him as a "beautiful soul" who "will be so deeply missed." "Presley, you were such a beautiful soul.
2026-09-22 · Fox News
Paris Hilton heartbroken over Presley Gerber’s death at 27 as she remembers his ‘gentle heart’ · assertive framing

Claims (26 extracted, 3 hedged)

Those who knew Presley Gerber best are sharing a personal glimpse at the man behind the famous family following his death. asserted
who → know → death
Friends and loved ones mourned Gerber — son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber — after the 27-year-old model died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. uncertain
model → love → Examiner
Paris Hilton was among those mourning Gerber’s death, remembering him as a "beautiful soul" who "will be so deeply missed." "Presley, you were such a beautiful soul. asserted
you → mourn → soul
So sweet, sensitive, kind and genuine," she added. asserted
she → add → ?
"I cared about you so much, and I’m going to miss you more than words can say. asserted
words → care → you
I’ll always cherish the memories we shared – the laughs, the conversations, and just being around you. asserted
we → cherish → you
You had such a gentle heart and there was something so special about you that anyone who was lucky enough to know you could feel. uncertain
who → have → you
" "I hope you knew how deeply loved you were and how many people cared about you," she wrote. asserted
she → hope → you
You will be so deeply missed." asserted
You → miss → ?
Brooklyn Beckham also paid tribute on his Instagram story. asserted
Beckham → pay → story
"I am so heartbroken," he wrote. asserted
he → write → ?
"Presley you were the kindest and we are going to miss you so much x we love you. asserted
we → go → you
Friends also flooded the comments of Gerber's final Instagram post. asserted
Friends → flood → post
"love you brother," Brody Jenner commented along with a dove emoji and a broken heart. asserted
Jenner → love → emoji
"Praying for your family," Khloé Kardashian added. asserted
Kardashian → pray → family
Social media star Chase Keith commented, "Rest in peace man." asserted
Keith → comment → peace
While Gerber’s family has yet to publicly pay tribute following his death, a representative for the family told Fox News Digital, "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time." asserted
family → have → time
In August, Kaia Gerber spoke candidly about her brother in an interview with Vogue. asserted
Gerber → speak → Vogue
"My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything – and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone,’" she told the outlet. asserted
she → share → outlet
"There’s only so much you can hide from the world. asserted
you → ’ → world
And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them." asserted
you → try → them
Gerber followed his famous mother into modeling as a teenager, signing with IMG Models at 15 and made his runway debut for Moschino in 2016. asserted
Gerber → follow → 2016
He quickly established his own fashion résumé, walking major runways and appearing in advertising campaigns. asserted
He → establish → campaigns
The model worked on campaigns with Dolce & Gabbana, Celine and Calvin Klein — including a Calvin Klein campaign with his sister. asserted
model → work → sister
Gerber also worked with Pepsi, appearing alongside Crawford in a 2018 Super Bowl commercial that played off his mother's famous history with the brand. asserted
that → work → brand
In recent years, Gerber also spoke publicly about his experiences with mental health and addiction, saying he hoped his openness could help other people facing similar struggles. uncertain
openness → speak → struggles
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