Heartfelt Tributes Emerge Following Presley Gerber's Passing
WHO:
US Magazine - Charlotte D'Alessio, age 28, expressed her feelings about Gerber's death, stating, "Shared a pure love with you & for that I thank & honor your life."
US Magazine - Lexi Wood, age 28, shared a tribute on Instagram, stating, "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."
TMZ - Dr. Drew stated that Presley Gerber should have been sent to a psychiatric hospital instead of a rehab facility.
TMZ - Lexi Wood, Presley Gerber's former girlfriend, remembered him as "incredibly resilient" and noted he fought "so hard for his life."
US Magazine - Presley Gerber, age 27, was the individual who passed away.
US Magazine - Charlotte D'Alessio, Gerber's ex-girlfriend, shared a tribute on social media.
WHAT:
Fox News - The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner stated that the investigation into Presley Gerber's death is ongoing and that the cause and manner of death have been deferred, indicating that additional testing is required.
Fox News - The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating Gerber's death as a suspected overdose, with no indication of foul play at this time.
Fox News - Presley Gerber died one day after entering the Resolutions Living rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, Calif.
Fox News - Gerber's death is being investigated as a suspected overdose, with police stating he was found deceased at approximately 9:35 a.m. on September 20.
Fox News - The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that the cause and manner of death have been deferred, indicating that additional testing is required.
US Magazine - Presley Gerber's cause of death is currently listed as "deferred," with no timetable for when official results will be released.
TMZ - Presley Gerber had a 24/7 sober coach who was very present in his life over the last months leading up to his death.
TMZ - Presley Gerber had a 24/7 sober coach who assisted him in the months leading up to his death.
TMZ - Presley Gerber's body has been released by the medical examiner after the autopsy was completed.
TMZ - Gerber's doctor was reportedly prescribing him ketamine despite his known issues with the substance.
TMZ - Presley Gerber checked into rehab the night before his death.
US Magazine - Charlotte D'Alessio expressed her feelings about Gerber's death, stating, "You deserved more time. You deserved more life."
WHEN:
US Magazine - Lexi Wood posted her tribute on Instagram on September 22.
Epoch Times - Presley Gerber's death is being investigated as a suspected overdose, with authorities looking into the circumstances surrounding it.
US Magazine - Charlotte D'Alessio posted her tribute on Instagram on September 21.
WHY:
TMZ - Dr. Drew expressed that luxury rehabs may not be suitable for individuals with severe issues like those Gerber faced.
TMZ - Sources indicated that Gerber appeared to be under the influence when he checked into rehab.
HOW:
Fox News - The deputy medical examiner performed an examination on the day of Gerber's death, and the cause and manner of death have been deferred, meaning further studies were requested to determine the cause.
Fox News - The investigation into Gerber's death is ongoing, with limited information available at this time.
TMZ - Gerber's final hours were described as being focused on his state before his death.
(UPDATED September 23, 2026 14:59 UTC)
The investigation into Presley Gerber's death is ongoing, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner stating that the cause and manner of death have been deferred pending additional testing. The Santa Monica Police Department is treating Gerber's death as a suspected overdose, but there are currently no signs of foul play. A deputy medical examiner conducted an examination on the day of Gerber's passing, leading to the request for further studies to clarify the circumstances surrounding his death.
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(UPDATED September 23, 2026 11:57 UTC)
Presley Gerber has died just one day after entering the Resolutions Living rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, and his death is currently being investigated as a suspected overdose. Authorities reported that he was found deceased at approximately 9:35 a.m. on September 20, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has deferred the cause and manner of death, indicating that further testing is needed. The investigation into Gerber's death remains ongoing, with limited information available at this time.
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(UPDATED September 23, 2026 05:59 UTC)
Charlotte D'Alessio, age 28, shared her heartfelt feelings about Presley Gerber's death, saying, "Shared a pure love with you & for that I thank & honor your life." Lexi Wood, also 28, expressed her sorrow in a tribute on Instagram, noting, "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." Meanwhile, Gerber's cause of death is currently listed as "deferred," with no timetable for when official results will be released.
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(UPDATED September 23, 2026 02:04 UTC)
Dr. Drew has stated that Presley Gerber should have been sent to a psychiatric hospital instead of a rehab facility, highlighting concerns about the effectiveness of luxury rehabs for individuals with severe issues. In the months leading up to his death, Gerber had a 24/7 sober coach who was very present in his life. Dr. Drew emphasized that these types of facilities may not be suitable for someone facing the challenges that Gerber encountered.
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(UPDATED September 22, 2026 23:58 UTC)
Lexi Wood, who was once in a relationship with Presley Gerber, described him as "incredibly resilient" and emphasized that he fought "so hard for his life." In the months prior to his death, Gerber had the support of a 24/7 sober coach. Authorities are currently investigating his death as a suspected overdose, examining the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
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(UPDATED September 22, 2026 22:00 UTC)
Presley Gerber's body has been released by the medical examiner following the completion of his autopsy. Reports indicate that Gerber's doctor was prescribing him ketamine, despite the fact that he had known issues with the substance. The details surrounding his case continue to unfold as more information becomes available.
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(UPDATED September 22, 2026 19:01 UTC)
Presley Gerber, age 27, has tragically passed away, with his ex-girlfriend Charlotte D'Alessio sharing a heartfelt tribute on social media. Just the night before his death, Gerber checked into rehab, reportedly appearing to be under the influence at that time. In her emotional message, D'Alessio expressed, "You deserved more time. You deserved more life."