Cindy Crawford’s Son’s Ex Shares Emotional Tribute After His Death

Presley Gerber’s former girlfriend, Charlotte D’Alessio, is remembering the late model and the relationship they shared. The Cindy Crawford’s Son’s Ex Shares Emotional Tribute After His Death first appeared on The Blast

Presley Gerber’s former girlfriend, Charlotte D’Alessio, is remembering the late model and the relationship they shared following his death at age 27. D’Alessio posted intimate photographs and a video from their time together, describing their connection as a “pure love” while expressing anger that Gerber did not have more time. The tribute came as authorities continued investigating Gerber’s death as a suspected overdose. However, his official cause and manner of death remain undetermined pending additional testing.

Charlotte D’Alessio Says Presley Gerber ‘Deserved More Time’

D’Alessio, a 28-year-old Canadian model who reportedly dated Gerber for approximately two years beginning in 2018, shared several personal memories on social media.

One photograph showed the former couple embracing on a dock, with D’Alessio wearing a bikini as she stood beside Gerber. “Shared a pure love with you & for that I thank & honor your life. You deserved more time. You deserved more life. Very angry ab this,” she wrote over the photograph.

Another black-and-white picture showed the two hugging. “Love you, Pres. always. Up there, down here. Don’t ever doubt that. We all love you so much. I hope you can feel it,” D’Alessio wrote.

Her tribute also included what appeared to be a photograph taken at a costume party, where she and Gerber posed with prop guns. In another image, Gerber was pictured relaxing on a bed with a rolled-up cigarette in his mouth as he petted a small white dog.

D’Alessio concluded her tribute with a video showing him walking toward the ocean while the dog followed closely behind. “I will always remember you this way,” she wrote over the clip.

The Former Couple Reportedly Met Through Kaia Gerber

D’Alessio and Gerber reportedly met through his younger sister, model and actress Kaia Gerber, in December 2017. Their relationship became public the following year, and the two were frequently photographed together before eventually separating.

Gerber was subsequently linked to model and reality television personality Lexi Wood in 2022. He had also been romantically connected to model Cayley King in 2017. Although D’Alessio and Gerber had been apart for several years, her tribute suggested that she continued to hold considerable affection for him.

Gerber was the eldest child and only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber.

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Authorities Are Investigating A Suspected Overdose

Emergency personnel were called to a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, at approximately 9:35 a.m. on Sunday, September 20. “On September 20, 2026, at approximately 9.35 am, Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a report of a possible overdose in the 1000 block of Berkeley Street. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who was deceased,” a Santa Monica Police Department spokesperson told the Daily Mail.

The spokesperson said detectives were continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding Gerber’s death. “SMPD detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose,” they said. “At this time, there is no indication of foul play. The investigation remains ongoing.”

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said responding paramedics pronounced Gerber dead at 9:45 a.m. An autopsy has since been completed, but the cause and manner of death have been deferred while investigators await additional tests. The medical examiner said that process could take several months.

A representative for Crawford, Rande and Kaia asked that the family be given privacy during what was described as a “very difficult and painful time.”

Presley Gerber Had Reportedly Entered Rehab Hours Earlier

TMZ reported that Gerber had checked into the rehabilitation facility on Saturday night, hours before his death. According to the outlet, the model was staying with roommates in a separate residence located on the facility’s grounds.

Dispatch recordings reportedly described the emergency as involving both a possible overdose and cardiac arrest. However, cardiac arrest refers to the heart stopping and does not independently establish what caused the medical emergency.

His Family Publicly Supported His Previous Treatment

Earlier in 2026, Gerber revealed that he had undergone what he called a “Pre-ibogaine flood dose” at a treatment center in Mexico. Ibogaine is a psychoactive compound derived from the iboga plant. Some treatment facilities outside the United States promote it for substance withdrawal and addiction, although it is not approved for medical use in the United States.

The Drug Enforcement Administration classifies ibogaine as a Schedule I controlled substance, meaning it has no currently accepted medical use under federal law and is considered to have a high potential for abuse.

After Gerber discussed the experience, his family publicly expressed its support. “You are a warrior! Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!” Crawford wrote.

Kaia added, “That’s my brother I am so damn proud.”

Rande also praised his son’s decision to seek treatment. “I’m so proud of you and your courage. Facing what’s hard takes real strength, and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. I love you so much,” he wrote.

The Model Had Spoken Openly About His Mental Health

Gerber had also used his social media platform to discuss his experiences with panic attacks, night terrors, and mental health treatment. In November 2025, he announced that he was stepping away from social media to “take care of my own mental health for a bit.”

Gerber later began sharing “Mental Health Mondays” videos, which gave followers a candid look at what he had been experiencing. “I feel like honesty is the best policy,” he said in one video.

He explained that his medication use had been “fluctuating up and down depending on what’s been going on in my life.” “Unfortunately, I’ve had a lot of loss in many different forms recently, so that is not an excuse, but it’s the reason why I am where I’m at now,” Gerber shared.

The model did not publicly explain the losses he referenced, but he said his panic attacks could become “really, really bad.”

Gerber also spoke about wanting his experiences to help other people facing depression and related struggles. His death remains under investigation, with the medical examiner’s final findings expected after the additional testing is completed.

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