Watch: Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber dead at 27
Lexi Wood is remembering Presley Gerber‘s light.
The Summer House alum, who dated the model in 2022, spoke out after his heartbreaking death.
“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,” Lexi captioned a series of images with Presley on Instagram Sept. 22. “Through every chapter and every version of our relationship, friendship was always at the core of it.”
Presley—the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and older brother of Kaia Gerber—was found dead of a suspected overdose on Sept. 20, the Santa Monica Police Department confirmed to E! News. He was 27.
“Everyone who loved Presley and was loved by him knows he was one of the kindest, most open, loving and courageous people,” Lexi continued. “He loved so deeply, so purely, was incredibly romantic and thoughtful.”
The 28-year-old also reflected on Presley’s resilience and willingness to share his mental health journey.
“He fought so hard for his life and he was brave enough to be open about that fight,” Lexi added. “More than anything, he wanted to use his story to help other people, and he did.”
“I feel so lucky to have shared so many years of friendship,” Lexi concluded, “so many memories and so much love with him. He will always hold such a special place in my heart, and we will all miss him forever.”
In the years prior to his passing, Presley had spoken openly about his personal struggles, even starting a “Mental Health Mondays” series on social media to help those on a similar journey.
“I really hope you all join me on my journey through life and pursuit of happiness,” he wrote on Instagram in March 2023. “Let’s learn from each other so we can help each other.”
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In Nov. 2025, after stepping back from social media, Presley returned with a message for his supporters.
“It’s been a minute since I’ve posted,” he wrote on Instagram at the time. “I had to step back and take care of my own mental health for a bit.”
“But I’m coming back soon—stronger, clearer, more intentional than ever,” Presley added. “When I started Mental Health Mondays, the goal was to spark real conversations about the stuff most people hide. It’s incredible seeing how far that message has spread and how many people it’s helped.”
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And his family commended him for speaking out about his addiction.
“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,'” Kaia shared in a Vogue profile, published in August. “There’s only so much you can hide from the world. And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them.”
For a closer look at Presley’s family life, keep reading.
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