Paris Hilton mourns friend Presley Gerber after his sudden death at 27

Paris Hilton used her Instagram stories to announce the death of her friend, model Presley Gerber, calling herself "completely heartbroken" and recalling his gentle nature. She shared a picture of the two together and vowed to cherish their memories. The Los Angeles County Medical one outlet reported that Gerber died on Sunday at a rehabilitation facility, without releasing a cause of death.

Fans and fellow celebrities, including Jason Kennedy, Chase Keith and Larsen Thompson, posted tributes, while his family, including mother Cindy Crawford and sister Kaia Gerber, were asked for privacy. Gerber had recently appeared at Hilton's documentary premiere and had spoken publicly about his battles with drug use and mental-health issues. His final Instagram post, featuring Vuori apparel, was commented on by Hilton just hours before the news broke.