Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend Lexi Wood shares sweet tribute, calls him ‘brave’ and ‘loving’

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-23 · by Vanessa Serna
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Lexi Wood, ex-girlfriend of the late Presley Gerber, paid tribute to him on Instagram, calling him "brave," "loving," and kind. She shared memories from their relationship which lasted briefly in 2022 before they parted ways. Presley died at age 27 after being hospitalized for cardiac arrest and an overdose in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday. Wood highlighted Gerber’s resilience and his desire to help others through sharing his struggles with addiction.
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Story summary

Presley Gerber, 27, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehab facility in Los Angeles. The cause of death has not been revealed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Presley was known for his candid discussions about mental health struggles and substance abuse issues, including a 2019 DUI arrest that led to three years of probation. His sister, model Kaia Gerber, had recently spoken to Vogue about her brother’s public battle with addiction, saying it made her want to be the "easy" child who didn't ask for help. The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.

Written for “Presley Gerber Death” on 2026-10-05, grounded in this article and the 40 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Presley Gerber Death
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Daily Mail · 0.89 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 4% hedged 4 of 97 📰 publisher trust 65
“Both articles report on Lexi Wood's tribute to Presley Gerber following his death, sharing similar details and sentiments.”
New York Post · 0.87 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 12% hedged 2 of 16 📰 publisher trust 64
“The articles describe tributes by different ex-girlfriends of Presley Gerber after his death but they are clearly separate individuals sharing their own sentiments.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 4% hedged 1 of 24 📰 publisher trust 64
“While both articles are about tributes to Presley Gerber following his death at age 27, they describe different individuals paying tribute (Paris Hilton in Article A and Lexi Wood in Article B).”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 17 📰 publisher trust 64
“The articles describe different moments in time - one is a comment on Presley's recovery journey, while the other is a tribute after his death.”

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Vanessa Serna
27 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 “You really are the best sister I could ever ask for,” Milania, 20, wrote alongside several throwback photos with the birthday girl, shared via Instagram Sunday.
🔮 “You might have seen [my relative] recently on social media,” the Grammy winner told audience members at his Loop Tour stop at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, per a social media video.
🔮 Kardashian claimed she doesn’t talk about her struggles often to avoid judgment but insisted she was “basically raising four kids by [herself].” “People will always jump to the, ‘Oh, but you have the resources to have nannies and to have help,'” she said.
🔮 “May 19th, 1997-May 19th, 2026,” she captioned the photo.
🔮 Additionally, Bunnie received a one-time payment from the country singer As Page Six previously reported, Jelly Roll quietly pulled the plug on their marriage in May, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split.
🔮 “I remember when I had the whole Grammys situation, and I couldn’t find a dress, and she had reached out to me because we’re the same age,” the “I’m Good (Blue)” songstress told E! News while walking the blue carpet at the MTV VMAs Sunday.
🔮 Weisz and Fraser will star in the fourth installment alongside actors Oded Fehr, John Hannah and Kevin J. O’Connor, according to IMDB.
🔮 His wife predicted having a daughter would “mellow” out the “Suite Life of Zack and Cody” alum as he would be only “stressed out” about parenting.
🔮 Parton was shown in a retro flashback, saying “I wish you joy, I wish you lots and lots of happiness, but you know what, above all this I wish you love,” before launching into one of her most beloved hits, “I Will Always Love You.”
🔮 “I’ve had a difficult time finding the words as I feel like nothing I could say would ever do justice to the person Presley was,” the internet personality wrote via her Instagram Stories Saturday.
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Presley PERSON · 6× Wood PERSON · 3× Page Six ORG · 2× Cindy Crawford PERSON · 1× Gerber PERSON · 1× Instagram ORG · 1× Lexi Wood PERSON · 1× Page Six Daily ORG · 1× Presley Gerber’s PERSON · 1× Rande Gerber PERSON · 1×

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“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,” the “Summer House” star wrote via Instagram Tuesday, alongside sweet photos with Gerber.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-23
🔮 “He will always hold such a special place in my heart, and we will all miss him forever. 🤍.”

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Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend Lexi Wood referred to him as “brave” in a touching ftribute after his tragic death at the age of 27. asserted
girlfriend → refer → 27
“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,” the “Summer House” star wrote via Instagram Tuesday, alongside sweet photos with Gerber. asserted
star → ’ → Gerber
Everyone who loved Presley and was loved by him knows he was one of the kindest, most open, loving and courageous people.” asserted
he → love → people
Wood shared that the son of model Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber was “loved so deeply” and “purely,” referring to him as “incredibly romantic and thoughtful.” asserted
son → share → him
“He was also incredibly resilient,” she continued. asserted
she → continue → ?
“He fought so hard for his life and he was brave enough to be open about that fight. asserted
he → fight → fight
More than anything, he wanted to use his story to help other people, and he did.” asserted
he → want → people
The TV personality described herself as “so lucky to have shared so many years of friendship” with Presley. asserted
personality → describe → Presley
“So many memories and so much love with him,” she added. asserted
she → add → him
“He will always hold such a special place in my heart, and we will all miss him forever. 🤍.” asserted
we → hold → him
Presley and Wood were friends prior to briefly dating in 2022. asserted
Presley → date → 2022
“Guys I did it,” Presley captioned a November 2022 photo of himself and Wood,” per Just Jared. asserted
Presley → do → Jared
“I found the person that makes me the happiest I have ever been.” asserted
I → find → person
The following month, it was reported that the exes had called it quits once they realized their romance wasn’t “long-term,” E! News previously reported. asserted
News → report → it
Presley tragically died at a rehab facility in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday after paramedics responded to a call regarding “cardiac arrest” and “overdose,” per a 911 dispatch call obtained by Page Six. asserted
paramedics → die → Page
Additionally, an insider told Page Six that Presley had checked himself into rehab over the weekend, stating that “he knew he needed help.” asserted
he → tell → help
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