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Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend Lexi Wood shares sweet tribute, calls him ‘brave’ and ‘loving’

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Serna, V. (2026, September 23). Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend Lexi Wood shares sweet tribute, calls him ‘brave’ and ‘loving’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/22/celebrity-news/presley-gerbers-ex-girlfriend-lexi-wood-shares-sweet-tribute-calls-him-brave-and-loving/

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Lexi Wood, ex-girlfriend of the late Presley Gerber, paid tribute to him on Instagram, calling him "brave," "loving," and kind. She shared memories from their relationship which lasted briefly in 2022 before they parted ways. Presley died at age 27 after being hospitalized for cardiac arrest and an overdose in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday. Wood highlighted Gerber’s resilience and his desire to help others through sharing his struggles with addiction.

Written by AI on 2026-09-23, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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“While both articles are about tributes to Presley Gerber following his death at age 27, they describe different individuals paying tribute (Paris Hilton in Article A and Lexi Wood in Article B).”

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“The articles describe different moments in time - one is a comment on Presley's recovery journey, while the other is a tribute after his death.”

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Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend Lexi Wood referred to him as “brave” in a touching ftribute after his tragic death at the age of 27. asserted

girlfriend → refer → 27

“It’s hard to put into words what it means to lose someone who was such a meaningful part of my life for so many years,” the “Summer House” star wrote via Instagram Tuesday, alongside sweet photos with Gerber. asserted

star → ’ → Gerber

Everyone who loved Presley and was loved by him knows he was one of the kindest, most open, loving and courageous people.” asserted

he → love → people

Wood shared that the son of model Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber was “loved so deeply” and “purely,” referring to him as “incredibly romantic and thoughtful.” asserted

son → share → him

“He was also incredibly resilient,” she continued. asserted

she → continue → ?

“He fought so hard for his life and he was brave enough to be open about that fight. asserted

he → fight → fight

More than anything, he wanted to use his story to help other people, and he did.” asserted

he → want → people

The TV personality described herself as “so lucky to have shared so many years of friendship” with Presley. asserted

personality → describe → Presley

“So many memories and so much love with him,” she added. asserted

she → add → him

“He will always hold such a special place in my heart, and we will all miss him forever. 🤍.” asserted

we → hold → him

Presley and Wood were friends prior to briefly dating in 2022. asserted

Presley → date → 2022

“Guys I did it,” Presley captioned a November 2022 photo of himself and Wood,” per Just Jared. asserted

Presley → do → Jared

“I found the person that makes me the happiest I have ever been.” asserted

I → find → person

The following month, it was reported that the exes had called it quits once they realized their romance wasn’t “long-term,” E! News previously reported. asserted

News → report → it

Presley tragically died at a rehab facility in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday after paramedics responded to a call regarding “cardiac arrest” and “overdose,” per a 911 dispatch call obtained by Page Six. asserted

paramedics → die → Page

Additionally, an insider told Page Six that Presley had checked himself into rehab over the weekend, stating that “he knew he needed help.” asserted

he → tell → help

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