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Presley Gerber's 911 audio reveals chilling details about death from suspected overdose at 27... after doctor was 'giving him ketamine' despite addiction issues

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Enriquez, J., & Hernandez, M. (2026, September 23). Presley Gerber's 911 audio reveals chilling details about death from suspected overdose at 27... after doctor was 'giving him ketamine' despite addiction issues. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16151957/presley-gerber-911-call-death-overdose.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-09-23 · by Justin Enriquez, Marjorie Hernandez
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The Daily Mail reports that Presley Gerber died at age 27 from what is suspected to be an overdose after going into cardiac arrest at a Los Angeles rehab facility. The article cites a 911 dispatch call revealing the rapid deterioration of Gerber's condition. Additionally, sources close to Gerber told TMZ that despite his history with ketamine addiction, a physician had been prescribing him the drug.
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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Justin Enriquez
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Presley PERSON · 9× The Daily Mail ORG · 4× TMZ ORG · 3× Cindy Crawford PERSON · 2× Gerber PERSON · 2× Kaia PERSON · 2× Los Angeles GPE · 2× Rande Gerber PERSON · 2× Daily Mail ORG · 1× Spotlight US ORG · 1×

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In March, Presley posted about his experience of undergoing a 'Pre Ibogaine Flood Dose' which is illegal in the US At the time, his parents and his sister Kaia Gerber praised him for his 'courage' and 'strength' in trying to overcome his demons In December, the media personality opened up about medication he is taking to aid in his struggles which include 'night terrors' and 'panic attacks'
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-23
🔮 The Daily Mail has obtained audio from the emergency call made from the Los Angeles rehab as an automated voice could be heard saying 'cardiac arrest' followed by 'overdose.'

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- Get exclusive reporting, celebrity gossip, sensational photos and more every Tuesday morning in our new Spotlight US newsletter HERE - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The 911 dispatch call from Presley Gerber's suspected overdose revealed that he went into cardiac arrest before his death at 27. asserted
he → get → 27
The Daily Mail has obtained audio from the emergency call made from the Los Angeles rehab as an automated voice could be heard saying 'cardiac arrest' followed by 'overdose.' uncertain
voice → obtain → overdose
Perhaps the most chilling detail from 911 dispatch audio is how rapidly Presley's condition worsened within minutes. asserted
condition → worsen → minutes
Shortly after the release of the 911 dispatch audio, sources close to the model told TMZ on Tuesday that a physician had been prescribing him ketamine despite knowing his past problems with the drug. asserted
physician → tell → drug
The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for the Gerber family and has yet to hear back. asserted
Mail → reach → family
The 911 dispatch call from the LA rehab facility where Presley Gerber died revealed that he went into cardiac arrest. asserted
he → die → arrest
Above, in 2021 Shortly after the release of the 911 dispatch audio, sources close to the model told TMZ on Tuesday that a physician had been prescribing him ketamine despite knowing his past problems with the drug; asserted
physician → tell → drug
Above, the three in March 2024 in Los Angeles Ketamine can be used to treat drug addiction; however, that is not the use approved by the FDA. asserted
that → use → FDA
Presley's close friends are said to be angry that the doctor had prescribed the dissociative anesthetic to him while knowing that it had been a regular problem for him. asserted
it → say → him
On Sunday, it was announced that the only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber had died following a years-long struggle with drugs, panic attacks and his mental health. asserted
son → announce → drugs
A Santa Monica Police Department spokesperson confirmed to The Daily Mail on Monday that emergency services were called to a luxury rehab Presley had been staying in on Sunday morning – before he was pronounced dead at the scene. asserted
he → confirm → scene
'On September 20, 2026, at approximately 9.35am, Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a report of a possible overdose in the 1000 block of Berkeley Street. asserted
officers → respond → Street
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who was deceased,' the statement read. asserted
statement → locate → male
'SMPD detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose. asserted
detectives → investigate → overdose
The investigation remains ongoing.' asserted
investigation → remain → ?
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not determined the official cause of death yet but the autopsy was completed as of Monday morning and Presley's body was ready for release. asserted
body → determine → release
Per TMZ, Presley had been staying in a separate house on the grounds of the LA rehab, and had roommates. asserted
Presley → stay → roommates
It was also claimed Presley had only checked into the rehab on Saturday night, hours before his death. asserted
Presley → claim → death
Presley, who embarked on a modeling career at 15, had been open about his decade-long struggles with depression, anxiety and substance abuse. asserted
who → embark → depression
Above, in January The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for the Gerber family and has yet to hear back. asserted
Mail → reach → family
Earlier this year, he posted about having a 'Pre-ibogaine flood dose' at a Mexican treatment clinic, a single, high-dose administration of the naturally occurring psychoactive substance ibogaine. asserted
he → post → substance
Ibogaine is derived from an African shrub and is reported to help with withdrawal symptoms. asserted
Ibogaine → derive → symptoms
The high dose is designed to induce a profound 'reset.' asserted
dose → design → reset
Presley's parents and his sister Kaia praised him for his 'courage' in response to his post about starting the treatment in March. asserted
parents → praise → March
Crawford commented: 'You are a warrior! asserted
You → comment → ?
while Kaia added: 'That's my brother I am so damn proud. asserted
I → add → ?
And Rande wrote: 'I'm so proud of you and your courage. asserted
I → write → you
Facing what's hard takes real strength and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. asserted
you → face → yourself
I love you so much. asserted
I → love → you
Ibogaine is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the US but it is legal or permitted on prescription in countries such as Canada and Brazil while it is used in specialised clinics in Mexico. asserted
it → classify → Mexico
Presley pictured during his controversial treatment in Mexico in March, which he said 'absolutely terrified' him as he attempted to overcome his addictions asserted
he → picture → addictions
Presley praised the Beond Ibogaine clinic in Cancun – where treatment starts at $12,500 for a ten-day programme – for its 'incredible, caring, kind and on-their-s*** team.' asserted
treatment → praise → team
Presley said in a video caption: 'I was absolutely terrified, and I knew I would be again if I ever had to face something like this (helps to not go into the situations you do that get ya there but that's life sometimes.) asserted
that → say → ya
'My mantras were love yourself and lis gotta be the last time for this reason. asserted
lis → love → reason
letting go of control didn't come easy, but I trusted there was something bigger than me guiding it. asserted
I → let → it
I knew why i was there. asserted
i → know → ?
I faced what I had been running from, and somewhere in all of it, i started finding my way back to myself… asserted
i → face → myself
We shall see… asserted
We → see → ?
Praying it's the last time I have to come back. asserted
I → pray → ?
Next time I'd like to choose And absolutely can't forget the incredible caring kind and on-their-s*** team. asserted
I → like → *
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