Friend Nicola Peltz mourns Presley Gerber after suspected overdose at rehab

Santa Monica police arrived at a rehabilitation center on September 20, 2026, after a report of a possible overdose and discovered Presley Gerber unresponsive and later confirmed dead. Detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has not finalized the cause or manner of death. Gerber, whose parents are supermodel Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, had publicly discussed his struggle with substance use and recent ibogaine treatment in Mexico.

Family members, including sister Kaia Gerber, posted messages lauding his bravery. Friend Nicola Peltz, aged 31, posted a heartfelt tribute calling him “pure light” and “the kindest heart,” and her husband echoed the sentiment on social media.