Presley Gerber’s ex-gf Lexi Wood calls him ‘courageous’ after his death: ‘He fought so hard’
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Presley Gerber’s untimely passing has left his near and dear ones shocked and devastated. Nearly a day after his death, his former girlfriend, Lexi Wood, took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to the late model.
Cindy Crawford's son was only 27 when he died on September 20 at a rehab facility. The cause of his death is still unknown, but Gerber has been open about his mental health struggles and addiction issues in the past.
Lexi Wood mourns Presley Gerber, calls him ‘a meaningful part of my life’
In her September 22 tribute, Wood called Gerber “courageous” and also asserted that he “fought so hard for his life.”
The influencer, who date Gerber in 2022, shared on Instagram, “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. Through every chapter and every version of our relationship, friendship was always at the core of it.”
Lexi Wood says Presley Gerber was ‘brave’
Sharing multiple photos and a video with Gerber, Wood further stated that her ex-boyfriend was “one of the kindest, most open, loving and courageous people,” who “loved so deeply, so purely, was incredibly romantic and thoughtful.”
Wood also mentioned Gerber's resilience in her emotional tribute. “He fought so hard for his life and he was brave enough to be open about that fight,” she wrote.
Concluding her post, Wood added, “I feel so lucky to have shared so many years of friendship, so many memories and so much love with him. He will always hold such a special place in my heart, and we will all miss him forever.”
Presley Gerber unveiled Instagram series to share his journey
Before his sudden death, Gerber had talked about his issues several times and even started a series on Instagram called ‘Mental Health Mondays’ to help others.
In 2023, he posted, “Happy Mental Health Mondays! I really hope you all join me on my journey through life and pursuit of happiness. Let’s learn from each other so we can help each other. Every Monday I will be posting a video and I hope they resonate with you. Podcast coming soon! And always remember… an L is a lesson not a loss!”
However, Gerber eventually took a break from social media. In November 2025 shared, “It's been a minute since I've posted. I had to step back and take care of my own mental health for a bit. But I'm coming back soon—stronger, clearer, more intentional than ever.”
