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Presley Gerber’s death at 27 shocked the entertainment world. The son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Presley built a successful modeling career of his own while speaking openly about his struggles with addiction and mental health. Now, the people who were closest to him are raising questions about the medical care he may have …
Presley Gerber’s death at 27 shocked the entertainment world. The son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Presley built a successful modeling career of his own while speaking openly about his struggles with addiction and mental health. Now, the people who were closest to him are raising questions about the medical care he may have received in the months leading up to his death, specifically, why he may have been treated with ketamine.
How did Presley Gerber die?
Presley died on Sept. 20 at a Santa Monica recovery facility, where he had checked in for treatment the day before. Sources told TMZ that he appeared intoxicated when he arrived. A 911 call from the facility described a possible overdose and cardiac arrest.
Police responded after Presley was found unresponsive. Reports suggest they interviewed several residents, but there is no word on whether they found any illicit substances at the facility or whether they believe he died of an overdose.
Friends are questioning ketamine use
In the days since Presley’s death, friends have raised concerns about his potential ketamine use and a doctor who may have prescribed it to him. According to TMZ, a doctor allegedly prescribed Presley the drug despite knowing he had a longstanding problem with it.
Sources told the outlet that friends are angry with the unnamed doctor, but there is no concrete evidence that Presley was taking ketamine in the days before his death, and it’s not yet known what drugs may have contributed to it. While an autopsy has been completed, his cause of death has been deferred, which is not uncommon when toxicology results are needed to make a determination. Those results can take weeks or months to come back.
Presley Gerber’s history with addiction
Presley’s struggles with substance use were not a secret. He rose to fame as a model at just 15, but the first public sign of trouble came in 2018, when he was arrested for driving under the influence at age 19. The following year, a face tattoo drew criticism from some in the fashion industry, and some observers worried the young model was struggling and in need of help. He reportedly worked with multiple doctors in the years before his death.
In 2024, Presley opened up about his opioid addiction in a series of social media videos, revealing that a fentanyl overdose had nearly killed him and left him in a coma for several days. He went on to speak publicly about his recovery and his search for alternative treatments. Earlier this year, he posted about ibogaine treatment he had received in Mexico.
