Presley Gerber had spoken openly about his addiction battle and his efforts to turn his life around months before his death at 27. The son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber died Sunday, September 20, at a rehabilitation facility in California, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. His cause of death has not been disclosed, and an autopsy is pending. The Presley Gerber death came months after he shared a deeply personal glimpse into his recovery journey, revealing that he had traveled to Cancun, Mexico, for ibogaine treatment.
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Presley Gerber said he was facing what he had ‘been running from’
In March, Presley Gerber shared footage from a wellness clinic in Cancun, where he underwent an ibogaine treatment as part of his efforts to confront his addiction. Before the treatment, Gerber wrote about being frightened by what was ahead.
“Pre ibogaine flood dose – quiet moment before everything changed,” he wrote. “I was absolutely terrified, and I knew I would be again if I ever had to face something like this (helps to not go into the situations you do that get ya there but that’s life sometimes.) (my mantras were love yourself and lis gotta be the last time for this reason.”
He continued: “Letting go of control didn’t come easy, but I trusted there was something bigger than me guiding it. I knew why I was there. “I faced what I had been running from, and somewhere in all of it, i started finding my way back to myself.
“We shall see… Praying it’s the last time I have to come back. Next time I’d like to choose.” Gerber also thanked the team at the facility, describing them as “incredible, caring [and] kind." The post received messages of support from Presley Gerber’s family.
His sister, model and actor Kaia Gerber, wrote: “You are a warrior,” Crawford said. Cindy Crawford also praised her son, writing: “Walked thru the fire to find yourself. So proud!”
“Love you mama,” Presley replied. His father, Rande Gerber, also expressed his pride. “I’m so proud of you and your courage,” he wrote. “Facing what’s hard takes real strength and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. I love you so much.” The family’s support came as Presley Gerber continued to speak publicly about his struggles with addiction and mental health.
